I had my endoscopy last week and surgery wAs booked for 3 weeks after , I could of been seen earlier for weekend operation but my heart specialist wanted me to have it as a week day operation, so have to wait till march the 17th x well the 8 weeks will fly over am sure and there is no waiting list I don't think and so people say after that so you maybe looking at 10 weeks time for your operation , you could always ring endoscopy and ask to be considered for any cancelation appointments ? Maybe that could possibly quicken things for you , xxxxx