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Cancellation of surgery

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sarah08551
sarah08551

I was due to have a hysterectomy by open surgery tomorrow but it has been cancelled due to lack of beds. How long will I need to wait for another appointment? 

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  • maisie05
    maisie05 sarah08551

    Posted

    That must be quite distressing for you Sarah and disappointing to say the least. Did they tell you at the hospital how long and what to expect next? Is there anyone you can contact to ask? 

    Hope you find answers soon. 

  • cara00204
    cara00204 sarah08551

    Posted

    Wow that's terrible news, I am sorry to hear you have to wait.  Why is there a lack of beds?  Where are you?

    • sarah08551
      sarah08551 cara00204

      Posted

      St. James' university hospital Leeds. They have said patients are given preference who have been cancelled several times. 

      There's no guarantee I will get my next appointment. I can't believe how appalling the care is. The amount of planning to cover my children and work has been like a military operation. It's had a dreadful emotional impact on me today. The NHS systems are appalling. 

    • cara00204
      cara00204 sarah08551

      Posted

      Can you have the doc do the surgery at a different hospital?  That's crazy, you have to do so much planning for this type of surgery and then they just camel it.  That truly stinks.sad

  • caroline_19506
    caroline_19506 sarah08551

    Posted

    Try asking if you can have it at a different hospital with same doctor where I live in had book and chouse where I knew who I wanted to do the surgery and had it done on NHS in a private hospital two years ago
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