A Newie with Stage 5 Endo - Advice?

[AustraJoey]

UPDATE-Had my laparoscopy last night and my Dr also put dye through my tubes to find one was blocked- that's probably why I haven't been pg again. I also had a large endometrioma removed from left ovary and had it freed up as it was adhering to my pelvic wall. The right ovary and tube were a mess and stuck to my cervix and even my cervix had endometriosis.

My lovely Gynae said he can continue to see me at the new Private Clinic where he's going after next week and bulk bill me for his services but that all diagnostic costs would mount up, or I could see his (not so friendly) colleague where he is currently(but leaving in a week)

I'm not sure what to do, I LOVE this Dr the most of any DR EVER and have seen him for over 6 years with an excellent level of rapport and service but if I was lucky enough to have a baby I'd be up for a lot of $$$$ and I don't like the hospital he's going to as much as the one he's still at which is a lovely public hospital where I had my DD 5.5 years ago.

Any ideas??

Sorry to hear of all the terrible experiences with this awful condition we all have!!

[Mumszword]

UPDATE-Had my laparoscopy last night and my Dr also put dye through my tubes to find one was blocked- that's probably why I haven't been pg again. I also had a large endometrioma removed from left ovary and had it freed up as it was adhering to my pelvic wall. The right ovary and tube were a mess and stuck to my cervix and even my cervix had endometriosis.

My lovely Gynae said he can continue to see me at the new Private Clinic where he's going after next week and bulk bill me for his services but that all diagnostic costs would mount up, or I could see his (not so friendly) colleague where he is currently(but leaving in a week)

I'm not sure what to do, I LOVE this Dr the most of any DR EVER and have seen him for over 6 years with an excellent level of rapport and service but if I was lucky enough to have a baby I'd be up for a lot of $$$$ and I don't like the hospital he's going to as much as the one he's still at which is a lovely public hospital where I had my DD 5.5 years ago.

Any ideas??

Sorry to hear of all the terrible experiences with this awful condition we all have!!

Hi Austrajoey,

Just wondering how your recovery is progressing since surgery?? Sorry I have not replyed to your post sooner.... had a few things going on at the moment but hey thats life.....

Did you sort out the matter of if your still going to see your specialist once he moves hospitals?? I hope you work something out so you can continue to see him.

I am still travelling along. My endo has stabilised at the moment and I am still waiting on surgery dates have been changed a number of times and I am now looking at the end of september.... I am happy to wait as long as I get my specialist as the surgeon as I am going as a public patient. so I have to be patient .... lol.....

Well I hope you are doing well take care and keep us posted on how your going

[EmnM]

Gosh it's hard when it comes down to money isn't it? Not fair!!! I love my Ob/Gyn and he bulk bills. The only thing I could possibly suggest is whether your GP knows of someone who would be cheaper/public.

Hard call though. Good luck with your decision making,

Hugs,

Mich