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Should I chase up my gynae referral?

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AintNobodyHereButUsChickens · 20/03/2026 12:26

I first asked my GP to be referred for tubal ligation in April 2024. I had my consultant appointment in August 2024 and she told me I was too fat (though not in so many words!) so I lost 6st and in August 2025 I asked to be re-referred, in October I got a letter from Gynae saying I was on the waiting list to see the consultant and it said they try and see patients within 56 days, which would’ve been 17th Dec for me and I still haven’t heard anything.

I know how badly the NHS is struggling, and I know I will be on the list to be seen at SOME point. I’m just getting a little concerned with how long it’s been. I wasn’t sure if I should give them a call or just leave it and wait?

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MatildaMas · 20/03/2026 16:33

Of course you should chase it. Just ring the gynae admin and ask them to confirm they have the referral and give you an idea of how much longer you will have to wait.

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