Small rant re hosp appts
I went to see my consultant before Xmas, I was told then that my surgery would be 'within 9 weeks' as that is the NHS waiting time. I was told I'd have a preop appt before then and they would arrage...
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dont know where your surgeon got 9 weeks from i thought it was 18 weeks hope i am wrong, and they can get around this by moving you onto different waiting lists, ie list for pre op, then list for...
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Is the 18 week rule still in place? It used to be 18 weeks from when your GP referred you to receiving treatment but I thought things had changed a bit? Anyway, it was there when I had my lap and I...
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They take your referral from GP date so there was 9 weeks left as it was already 9 weeks from then. Friend suggested earlier I call my GP tomorrow and see if he can help chase things up. I want to...
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Smudge you posted same time I did. I was going to say I didn't have the number, but I might do.. I'm sure someone gave me a card or something, brain is totally addled.... Will need to go have a rake....
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If you look on the hospital website and find the gynae department you'll probably find a phone numebr on there for the consultant's secretary. Or call the switchboard and ask to be put through to Mr...
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Smudge the ERI only seems to have the main switchboard number, but I'm sure I have a slip of paper with a number on it somewhere, failing that I know a nurse who can possibly get it for me.
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Finally heard back from the hospital. Everyone has been sick or on holiday it appears. Upshot is that they have more patients than surgical slots, so may have to wait longer than the 9 weeks. Poor...
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at least you know what the situation is, have you told them if you are able to take a cancellation at short notice. keeping everything crossed for you
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She confirmed my mobile number so assuming they will call me if it's possible, although short notice is difficult re arranging someone to take me to the hospital/feed cats while I'm in/collect me for...
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