Emma, would you believe I have had this very conversation this morning!

I had an appointment with a new OB/GYN late last week and she recommended a lap for endo for me (to help with pain and IVF). She recommended Prof Martin Healy and to get it done end of the year (after I lose some more weight). I dont have PHI so I rang his rooms this morning for a "price list". His receptionist was lovely. She quoted $6k without PHI but Prof Healy also heads the Gyn. team at the RWH. She said I could go on the public list (no guarantee he will do it, but there is a good possibility) and the wait is about 3 months. She said it is a "good list" and the wait times are accurate.

I am about to ring my PHI (I have extras but not hospital) to ask about pre-existing, etc, but I am pretty sure it would be classed as pre-existing and wait times are usually 12 months. Will let you know how I go.