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Went in for my anterior and posterior repair / TVT surgery this morning, and we were literally stood there at the desk handing the Sister my forms. My mobile started ringing, so my husband darted off with it - and came back seconds later with 'the look' on his face. My op had been cancelled due to a bed shortage.
I'm so upset. I was supposed to have this surgery 10 days ago and it was cancelled the night before. This time I got as far as kissing the kids goodbye, lots of tears, horrid suppositories etc just for it to happen again.
I called them this afternoon and they've rebooked me in for 3 weeks today - apparently as it was cancelled on the same day, they have to get me in within 28 days.
Bearing in mind I'd booked a holiday before any of these surgeries were booked, and I'd now be flying out 3 weeks after surgery, I've got a tricky decision to make and some really upset kids. Think I'll have to move it to next week and pay a fortune in admin etc, but this whole thing is so upsetting.
Sorry, just wanted to rant to people who know how hard it is leading up to an op. Obviously if any of you have had any experience of rearranging holidays / travel insurance I'd be really interested.
Thanks ladies.
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lyn1955 Country_Bumpkin
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Rhona62 Country_Bumpkin
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Not really sure what to advise about travel except to say if you can it will probably be better to go before as recovery is a really long process.
What hospital are you having your surgery in?
Hope things go well, take care.
archemedes Country_Bumpkin
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Things do seem to have got so much worse under this Government.
I am a member of the NHS Foundation Trust for the area where I live and we really struggle with the contraints that this Government has placed upon us, to the extent that we are at breaking point, in common with much of the NHS.
I am not a political animal, but I must say that I think things used to be a lot better under the previous Government.
barb89646 Country_Bumpkin
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sue29502 Country_Bumpkin
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chica Country_Bumpkin
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you got yourself all syked up twice.
just think highly trained and payed surgeons were left twiddling their thumbs on that day there wasn't a bed for you.
it happened to my friend who lives in uk.
dont know what op called but she was supposed to be getting colostomy bag removed and bowel put back to normal.
it may be that you go on holiday before your op appointment comes through.
are you well enough to do that.
i know you dont want to miss your 'slot'.
lets know how you get on.
someone told her that she can sue the NHS if it happens 3 times to you.
but i dont suppose a lot of people know that.
witchesmole Country_Bumpkin
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So sorry to hear this. It is extremely frustrating my first op was cancelled after sitting for 7hrs in my lush white stockings and starving but hey cancelled twice is not good. When you decide which app to go for insist on being first on the list.
Good luck
patsybythesea Country_Bumpkin
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miscarriages so it's easy to see why our beds are cancelled at short notice.
Sorry for you though lovely.
Good advice re holidays though. I'd wait at least 3 months if you're having that level of surgery, personally. You'll want to enjoy yourself, and you may not be insured to travel, have you checked that?
Just thinking about y our comfort hun xx
Carolannfud Country_Bumpkin
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maureen27126 Country_Bumpkin
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Rhona62 maureen27126
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How awful, I know there is a high chance of prolapse reoccuring. I was referrred by my consultant to a Professor to do mine as he said there was more chance of long term success. Who was the Professor that did yours? It must feel so frustrating for you and like you say the recovery is so long and painful and they don't tell you about this beforehand. I had posterior repair and rectal plication done 4.5 weeks ago, I'm really just hoping it all stays in place. Let me know how you get on.
maureen27126 Rhona62
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Thanks so much for support. I think i'm driving my family mad, although my kids are very supportive, more so than hubby, although he has been good, helped loads and still does he can never appreciate where i'm coming from and sometimes gets a bit annoyed with me as he says i'm being negative. I have considered this op for many years and seen different consultants and took the pluge, I think had it have re-prolapsed years from surgery i wouldn't be feeling so miserable. I just want to get on with my life and not feel like an invalid. Yes the medical staff should be very clear with the after. I have to say that when i rest i feel better, but one of my passions is walking and that's when i'm more than conscious of bulge that wasn't there immediately and for around 8 1/2 post surgery. I've no choice but to be positive and wait til i'm seen on 29th April, at least it will give me more time for improvements or otherwise. The Professor's name was Ahmed and he is the director i believe of women's gynae in Medway Maritime Hospital, but as i said i had it done at a brand new private hospital paid for by the NHS to relieve waiting times on hospital. Thanks again Rhona and this site does help. I first found it a few weeks post surgery, even though my gp phew phew looking on the internet. Take care and rest and relax where possible, i've read so many books since op.
Rhona62 maureen27126
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Take care
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