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Total Abdominal Hysterectomy Cancelled tomorrow

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tracy65864
tracy65864

I can not believe that my operation has been cancelled for tomorrow. I have been told there's not enough nursing staff available. They will be in touch with another date. I'm completely shattered by this news my husband works away and I have 3 children 2 with special needs and everything was organised. Husband had travel booked to come home tonight and be off work to look after me. Rest bite organised and grandparents. I'm absolutely gutted to say the least. I now just have to wait for a new date for surgery. I don't know how much more I can take. I'm in constant pain. If anyone has some advice, please I would be extremely greatfull thank you

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  • michellejessie
    michellejessie tracy65864

    Posted

    Ho Tracy what bad news I'm anxiously waiting for my day to go in and have my hysterectomy waiting is terrible and I can't wait to have my date I couldn't imagine how I'd feel if they cancelled the day before the opp . I really feel for you and hope you will have another date very soon . Sending big hugs x

    Michelle. Xxx

    • tracy65864
      tracy65864 michellejessie

      Posted

      No date yet, going back to see consultant on Monday. I feel robed of surgery. I should of been in hospital today having TAH totally gutted. Hopefully I will get some where on Monday. Fingers crossed you get a date soon and it's not cancelled. Take care and keep in touch. X
  • bridy16825
    bridy16825 tracy65864

    Posted

    Oh Tracy I can't imagine how it feels for you right now......I really don't have any practical advice to offer... it won't be any consolation, however there has to be a safe staffing ratio of nurses to patients for you to receive safe care...... I am sure that the decision would have not been made lighty and that your local hospital felt it would not be safe for you..... I guess the other thing you could do is ring your consultants secretary, explain your family circumstances and request a date ASAP....... You could also see if the hospital has a local PALS (patient advice liason service) who might be able to support you.

    keep your chin up.....this is a major op and you do need the right support to take care of you- sending a hug from the hysterectomy club ( it's not quite like any club I've been too.....one thing I can assure you of there will always be someone on here listening!!!).

    now get the kettle on and the chocolate biscuits out!

    • tracy65864
      tracy65864 bridy16825

      Posted

      Thank you but I'm feeling so low right now n can't stop crying. Stomach is swollen n very painful. I've been given n appointment to see my consultant on Monday. However I can't get over the fact that my surgery should of been today and everything was planned. I hope I get somewhere on Monday n me gives me date. Feeling shattered x
  • shani1953
    shani1953 tracy65864

    Posted

    Hi Tracey

    This sounds very much like what I went through.  I was actually out shopping for the things I needed for the hospital the day before my op when they called to cancel it. My partner was furious as he lives 70 miles away and had come down especially to take me into hospital and stay to take me home afterwards.  My work had arranged cover for me as well.  They did not offer me another date straightaway and said they needed to rearrange and would be in touch.  I was devastated, having worked myself up ready to go in.  My partner rang the hospital later that day and discovered that they had had a bed crises since Christmas and so knew at that time that my op would probably not go ahead.  He then emailed the Chief Exec of the NHS Trust pointing out that I could have been given more notice and also complaining that the hospital had given me more stress by making me wait for another date.  Within a couple of days I was given a new date and was also booked into the private wing, so my outcome was very positive in the end.  I received excellent private care for free and my op went well.  I came out with no pain or discomfort and I'm now 5 weeks post op and glad now that my date was cancelled and I received the best of care.

    Do try complaining - don't bother with the usual complaint procedure - just go straight to the top and make a fuss!!

    Good luck

    Shani xxx

    • tracy65864
      tracy65864 shani1953

      Posted

      I don't know how to complain or who too. I was having my operation at another hospital in the area as my regular hospital waiting list was to long and they referred my to another trust. I have been given an appointment to see my consultant on Monday afternoon. I will tell him exactly how I feel that I feel completely robed of my operation. He booked me into said hospital with my own room own bathroom. Then it's cancelled the day before due to nursing shortage. I don't have a new date just have to see him on Monday his secretary said I don't know how your finances are bur you could pay !!!! Eeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrr excuse me I don't think so. So all of a sudden if I can pay the consultant theatre and nursing staff will all be available my god. I'm in shock and feel broken, I'm crying all the time on the day when I should of had surgery and gotten out of this pain. I really don't know what to do xxx
    • shani1953
      shani1953 tracy65864

      Posted

      Hi Tracy

      You must go straight to the top with your complaint - i.e. the Chief Exec Officer of your NHS Trust.  This is what my partner did.  Send a letter as an attachment to an email listing all the problems you have encountered - you should be able to get a contact email on their website or at least a phone number that you can ring and ask for his direct email.  Write it just like a very angry customer.  My partner threatened legal action - not because the op was cancelled, which can always happen, but because of the appalling way it was handled and the fact that they did not immediately give me another date at the same time as the cancellation.  Your case sounds far worse than mine as you are in pain, whereas I wasn't.  If you don't feel able to write a strongly enough worded letter, ask someone to help you.  I am always writing strong letters of complaint to people and they do seem to work.  The NHS is always keen to avoid a situation escalating into legal action and, as in my case, will often act quickly to get things resolved.  But you must complain directly with the top man - if you don't it will just get binned or you will be fobbed off.  The CEO of my HNS Trust got back to my partner by email within a couple of hours.

      Best of luck and don't forget - get angry!!

      Shani xx

  • raggydoll
    raggydoll tracy65864

    Posted

    I agree with Shani, make a complaint. Tell them exactly what you have said here. I hope you get your op soon x
  • jacqueline67292
    jacqueline67292 tracy65864

    Posted

    Hi Tracy

    So so sorry you have been cancelled out,cry especially as you have had to make very elaborate plans to ensure everything is covered.  You must be so devastated.  I don't suppose they gave you any estimation when it would be rescheduled?

    Mine was cancelled due to the high number of people admitted to the hospital over the winter, so they took over the surgical wards, now there is a 4.5 month waiting time!  

    Hang on it there Tracy, have you put your name down for a cancellation?  It is the only hope to get sorted quickly, trouble is with your commitments that might not be workable.  So sorry.sad

    Warmest Wishes

    Jacqui  smile

    • tracy65864
      tracy65864 jacqueline67292

      Posted

      Thank you, I feel for you 4.5 months god I don't think I could cope with that. Apparently his secretary said my consultant wasn't happy at all and he's trying to get me in ASAP. Will see him Monday and see what's what. I can't help feeling that my life is on hold till this is done. I can't wear normal clothes as my stomach is huge and sore. The pain is really bad. I was booked in to have a TV then 2 weeks later my uterus had grown so much I got booked in quickly at the hospital with the shortest waiting list. I worried it will continue growing. I don't think I can take much longer xxx
    • jacqueline67292
      jacqueline67292 tracy65864

      Posted

      Hi Tracy,

      Fingers crossed for your appointment on Monday and that your consultant has good news for you, just let him know how bad you feel, and he may send you private free of charge, or offer you a cancellation.  I will keep my fingers and toes crossed for you.  

      He! he! I did get a 'little' mad when I first heard of the waiting list.  Mainly because I was so ready for the op, I am usually running for the back door because I am such a coward!  Since I have calmed down now, I am very chilled about it, and it will happen when it happens.

      Let me know how you get on Tracy.

      Love

      Jacqui smile

  • bridy16825
    bridy16825 tracy65864

    Posted

    Hi, I hope your feeling a bit better today, let us know how you get on tomorrow....thinking of you x
  • sharon30904
    sharon30904 tracy65864

    Posted

    Hi Tracey I was spose to be having my total hysterectomy on the 26th of May and was told I may be having either a laproscopic or abdominal one. I got a phone call today saying they have cancelled my op till the 2nd June now and with a different surgeon and he can only do abdominal hysterectomy im not very happy at all now cos I had my pre op on Monday and got my head round it was next week. They cancelled cos of it being a bank hol and not enough beds??
    • shani1953
      shani1953 sharon30904

      Posted

      This is appalling!! If it was considered a possibility to have it done vaginally you must insist on having this option.  I had a vaginal procedure 3 months ago and it was a total success with no pain or discomfort from day 1.  I have been on this site since then and the number of ladies suffering pain and problems who have had an abdomal procedure is quite common.  Speak to the hospital and insist that you are referred to a surgeon who can do either - even if you have to wait.  It's completely unacceptable to accept an abdominal op just because the surgeon is incapable of doing anything else.

      Good luck and don't be afraid to speak up!!

      Shani x

    • jacqueline67292
      jacqueline67292 sharon30904

      Posted

      Hi Sharon

      So so sorry you have been cancelled out,cry it really does send all your emotions into a complete spin.  I would contact PALS, their number and email will be on your hospital's website and insist  you want a surgeon who does the vaginal procedure.  As Shani says in her post this method is the easiest one to recover from and like her I had no pain whatsoever and was able to move about and walk right from the start.  

      Let us know how you get on, I will keep my fingers and toes crossed for you.  

      Love

      Jacqui lol

    • sharon30904
      sharon30904 jacqueline67292

      Posted

      Hi It wasn't guaranteed I'd get a laproscopic one anyway and can't really wait any longer she said I'd have to wait months and if I change hospital they aren't guaranteed to offer me one? Plus my partner as swapped his hols twice now and to honest I don't think I cud cope anymore waiting . I'm not working either at mo so got to get back to looking for work as soon as poss😕
    • jacqueline67292
      jacqueline67292 sharon30904

      Posted

      Hi Sharon

      Life is not easy is it, so many things to take into consideration.  I really hope everything works out for you, and you find a fantastic job once you have recovered fully.  

      Your partner cannot be too thrilled at having to change his holidays twice already.  Take care and let us know how you get on.

      Love

      Jacqui smile

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