Managing ok but this.........
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I was doing pretty good, LTHR due next Fiday getting things sorted, in a lot of pain and walking a problem, but hey thats the way it goes. Anyway I spoke to my doctor on the phone, couldn't get a face to face apointment, but thats another story, because I was getting a problem with lower back pain/spasms through getting on and off the upstairs toilet and he agreed to get Occupational Therapy arranged soonest to see what I needed. This was the middle of last month. Anyway I checked back end of the month and there had been a mix up and the letter was going to be sent asap. My wife phoned the medical center today and was told the secretary had a backlog and the letter still had not been sent. I have sorted the problem by using the downstairs toilet only but it's a long way and difficult just now. Thing is where do I go from here apart from going down to the medical center in the morning which is difficult enough. Given that the referal to OT was urgent and it is now 4 weeks since the initial phone call is there not a failing of duty of care or somesuch involved here. For heavens sake I am usefull I could have sorted the problem my self by installing a grab rail and a toilet seat extension, but expected OT to call any time which they won't as they don't know. It doesn't help, have my plate full already. Rant over sorry needed to get it out
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akawestie gromit67
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I rang 2 wks ago & was told over the phone that OT would probably send any equipment needed at home with my husband on day of op..That's on Monday. I'm not happy as I get upset when things don't go as I thought they should.
I feel your Frustration
Hope you get it sorted soon.
Westie 😊
renee01952 gromit67
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gromit67
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rosie86947 gromit67
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i am a week post op. Whilst in hospital I asked about doing the ironing and the OT told me she would order a perch stool for me. Yesterday I got a letter from my local OT department saying I will be assessed in 3 to 6 months time! Should I tell them I was rather hoping to be better by then? Lol
attractac gromit67
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renee01952 attractac
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anna65476 gromit67
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I was actually given a raised toilet seat as a Christmas present a couple of years ago (don't ask....!). So we fitted it a few months ago. But as for anything else, it was all sorted out on my last day in hospital - loo rails, crutches on loan for 3 months.
Do hope you get things sorted BEFORE you have your op.
Good luck!
Xx
gromit67
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jason42777 gromit67
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All the best Jay.