Stoma Reversal- Going Private
Hi All
Some of you might find the following information interesting?
Two weeks ago today I had my stoma reversed or as otherwise known Loop Ileostomy closure to give it the posh title . Towards the end of 2021 and in the new year I was getting completely frustrated with my stoma and as I had already undergone the enema check in November which confirmed all was ok I decided to find out the cost of going private.
The other reason for this was that I knew the surgeon who performed my original LAR and temporary stoma worked at the private hospital I was contacting. My surgeon was brilliant and even though he was down to complete my reversal via the NHS I just wanted to make sure that I got him and to be quite frank about it I didn’t want to wait any more. Literally from two weeks being in contact I was booked in for the procedure as I didn’t need a consultation.
So down to the nitty gritty the private hospital in question was the BMI Bury St Edmunds and fixed cost of the procedure was a fraction under £2400. To be honest the BMI had this down as a day procedure! But my surgeon said I would be in for 2 to 3 nights and that said I was in for 2. I will no doubt get an invoice for these two nights and when I do I will post it on here so there is an overall picture of the cost.
So for me it was money well spent but I also appreciate not everyone has that sort of money available to get an operation done privately however I thought for those people considering the private route at least you will get a feel for the cost. I guess I am also fortunate that I am in good health I do not have any other ailments as not sure I would have gone privately if I did.
Just for reference I did have a consultation prior it would have cost £200.
I hope the info is of use ?
Cheers to all
Paul