Asecondtobreak2 wrote:jasejuk wrote:Asecondtobreak2 wrote:
For the first 12 months we can deal directly with the UCLH. After 12 months we have to have our GP refer us back.
I guess that covers any issues that could potentially lead to a revision.
I would like to eventually save the money so if I needed a revision I would go straight to Dr Ralph and Dr Lee and get it done ASAP privately.
Thank you for the swift reply! That sounds reasonable. Do you know the approximate cost of an implant surgery when done privately through Dr.Ralph and his team?
I've asked my GP to refer me to UCLH as of yesterday. Could you shed any light on approximate timeline for being seen and implanted?
I'm seriously considering finance and going privately. I am worried about subsequent costs of revisions etc if not done through the NHS.
That's good you have done the GP referral. This gives you both the private and NHS option.
Now you can book privately with Dr Ralph as another guy did that told me he went to the UCLH (his advice really helped --I wouldn't have it done yet). Pay about £300 for a consultation and then you'll get quicker advice about your situation, NHS and private costs.
This is his website -- https://www.david-ralph.co.uk/
Check out my NHS journey thread https://www.franktalk.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=21220 as that will help you about my timeline and steps. I just checked it, and it was about one year from the doctor's referral to surgery.