"Waiting times - lack of clarity"

I have had uncontrollable constipation since 2018, I was referred for a surgical opinion in spring 2020, as I was repeating being admitted to hospital being unable to empty my bowel. I saw consultant in summer 2020 and waited until March 2023 for the necessary two tests to be completed.

I was re-seen by consultant in summer 2023 and agreed to have bowel surgery. I am aware of the long waiting list times but find it completely frustrating that I am unable to get any timescale from the hospital. I am currently off work every 3-4 works for a bowel clearout with strong medications, that aren't in fact licenced for constipation and worry about the long term impact this is having on my body.

I am now at over 25 hospitalisations due to impacted bowel/faecal loading and I am upset, frustrated and lacking all confidence in NHS Grampian. Every time I contact the hospital, roughly every 3 months (as no update at all from hospital, last communication was August 2023 to say that my surgery hadn't been completed within the 12 weeks), I feel completely frustrated as all I am ever told is it will be a long wait.

I would have much more confidence, if I could be advised a specific timetable e.g. you will likely be another 9-12 months, another 18 months etc.