Hip replacement cancelled!
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Hi, I am 34 yr old male with young family, I was due to have THR mid Sept but it was cancelled on the day due to the to surgical instruments not being sterile, I have no new operation date. I had all my post op care sorted, children's care sorted and work handed over. Hospital cant meet the NHS Charter stipulated 28day timescale for re booking my op and no availability in October. Still in pain, cant sleep no end in sight and totally frustrated by the whole experience! I know the op will come soon but really struggling now! Advice welcome please.
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jen86183 huw63973
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If I was you I would ring the surgeons secretary a couple of times a week to ask if there has been a cancellation, make a nuisance of yourself.
ptolemy huw63973
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anniepaint huw63973
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Ann
michele65246 huw63973
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I also empathise, especially for the continuous pain and sleepless nights.
May I ask where is this hospital and who is the surgeon please?
Also a thought, in between time ask for some Skudex pain killers or something equivalent.
huw63973
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I have been ringing twice a week, will continue this tactic!
Rocketman_SG6UK huw63973
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That is appalling, you need to complain. We put our world 'on hold' for the operation, and to have it cancelled because instruments weren't sterilised is awful.
teresa12105 huw63973
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Good luck
huw63973 teresa12105
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teresa12105 huw63973
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My point is that you are very young and I am guessing healthy. There is an alternative to surgery. I have had so much progress and no longer need surgery. That is my point. It isn't for everyone, but I wanted you to know there is other options out there is all.