How long between consultations and surgery?

by carolyn77 10th January 2011, 6:45 pm

Hi, i'm a newbie and am hoping to book a few consultations very soon. Does anyone know the average time between deciding which surgeon you want, booking the op and actually having the op?

I hate waiting for anything and now that I've decided to have an enlargement, I want it done asap after choosing my surgeon!

by HighMaintainance 10th January 2011, 6:52 pm

It really does depend on you. I'll have had to wait about 5 months but this was because I couldn't afford to have it sooner. Some people only have to wait a few weeks. I don't know what the average waiting time is. Mine was exceptionally long. But I was offered a three week waiting time at first.

by alfie 10th January 2011, 6:53 pm

There's no right or wrong time hunni, as long as you've done all your research and you're happy with your surgeon etc, then you book when you're ready. I started researching in the August, booked in the October and had my op in the December. xx

by carolyn77 10th January 2011, 6:57 pm

thanks girls, i guess i'll have to wait and see what i think of the surgeons i see. If i'm happy with one of them then there's no need to wait i suppose - i want to have healed etc in time for a summer holiday!

by NurseSophie89 10th January 2011, 7:37 pm

Exactly one month between consult and surgery :) x

by mrsrimmer 10th January 2011, 8:22 pm

Mine was 7 days had my consult 16th nov had my op 23rd nov! Sounds crazy but Id done my research and like you hate waiting I'd wanted it done for 2 years and bottled it every time it came to book so it was perfect for me :-) xx

by melloumaw 11th January 2011, 5:10 pm

I had consultation on a Wednesday I think,had op following Monday,i signed a disclaimer as it was less than 7 days between the 2
Mel x

by carolyn77 12th January 2011, 12:50 pm

thanks for the replies, glad to hear i'm not the only one that hates waiting for things once my mind is made up!

by carol_s 12th January 2011, 1:07 pm

Mine was three weeks between my consultation with the surgeon I chose and the operation - although I would have been quite prepared to go in the next day if it had been offered to me Hysterical

, but unfortunately, 3 weeks was the next available time slot.
xx

by shelle222 12th January 2011, 1:41 pm

I had my consultation on the Monday and was operated on the following Monday, just 1 week. I hate waiting too.

by wonderwoman789 12th January 2011, 2:01 pm

Me too. Had my consultation last Tuesday and am booking for this sunday. Why wait? dance

by carolyn77 12th January 2011, 2:23 pm

wow wonderwoman, that is fast! good for you. are you excited?have you got loads of stuff to sort out ready for sunday?

which company are you using - would be ideal for me to find somewhere that operates on a weekend.

by wonderwoman789 12th January 2011, 3:22 pm

I know! I am excited and a little anxious. Worried I was being too impulsive by taking the earliest appointment. So I need to get my bras and pillow but I figure I have Saturday to do this. got my arnica tablets yesterday so started taking those already.
I'm going with Mr Melagros at Transform, they operate on Saturdays/Sunday and had availability for January as it seems generally it's a quiet month. Have you had any consultations yet? xx

by carol_s 12th January 2011, 4:11 pm

You will also need some button up pj's hun as you will not be able to put your arms above your head for a couple of days - and some clothing which buttons/zips up at the front for the same reason.
xx

by wonderwoman789 12th January 2011, 4:23 pm

Ooh yes thanks hun, I do have these at home so will dig them out tonight so they're ready. Exciting. Xx

by heresjojo 14th January 2011, 12:35 pm

Wow good luck wonderwoman looking forward to hearing about your new additions xxxx

by carolyn77 14th January 2011, 12:49 pm

wonderwoman - good luck for sunday - hope you can keep in the excitement under control!

I have booked two consultations, one for Peter Chapman through Mybreast in Kent for feb 9th and the other for Mr Khandwala at BMI kent for 3rd Feb. Can't wait to get the ball rolling. Hopefully the one I choose will be able to fit me in quickly, half term week for kids would be good.

Can't wait to hear your ba story.xx

by wonderwoman789 14th January 2011, 12:55 pm

Thanks lady. I am feeling excited and slightly nervous. I will be signing in from my bed on Sunday to tell you all the details :) xx

by abbie 14th January 2011, 12:58 pm

i had 5 months between my consultation and surgery, because 1, i wanted to wait for the long school holidays and 2 cos still had a bit to save up

by jay1983 14th January 2011, 1:45 pm

I had first consultantions in feb and then I decided to book in the June and had op in Aug. I was meant to wait until the Oct but was then told couldn't have Oct off. Was told I needed re-op in Nov but couldn't have this before Feb...I'd booked in for 2 Feb. Then had to change to april cos of work! x

by Carrie 14th January 2011, 2:12 pm

I started researching in Aug, consultations in Sep thru to Nov and booked for Jan - I felt that this was quick enough for me, but everyone's different! I'd say that the time is not as important as being completely happy with your choice of surgeon. Good luck xx

by MrsG 14th January 2011, 2:41 pm

I'm being really bad, knew I wanted it done but consult is Jan 19th BA is Feb 1st! I am 100% that this is right for me though, not for everyone I know and I can still back out if it doesnt go well on weds xxx

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