Guess i wait a little longer....

[South Beach]

So here's me thinking my doc referred me 10 weeks ago and she hasn't she is still waiting for information from my dietician who has discharged me as I spent 6 months under her and gained 2 pound. I'm really fed up as I was excited for the post every morning. Oh well wait again ?

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That is terrible. Hang in there and keep pushing for what you want. Good luck x

 

[Vikki1012]

luton and dunstable hospital

 

[rudders]

I am having my op at Chelsea and Westminster,where r u having yours?

Hi chillie, I'm under the C&W too, may I ask what made you go for the bypass? Also do you know the wait time there?
Good luck x

 

[chillie]

Hi rudders,I chose the bypass as I have a sweet tooth,as for the time scale it's felt long but in reality it has been quick,I got funding in July,met surgeon 7th sept,and had pre op 22nd November and I have my op tomorrow 29th November,so hopfully won't be long wait for you to,if you have any other questions,feel free to ask,chillie.

 

[rudders]

Wishing yoy all the very best for tomorrow Chillie and Vikki You must be a bundle of scared excited nerves. Keep us posted.
Xxx
Rudders

 

[Vikki1012]

Will do thank you XX

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[chillie]

Good luck for tomorrow vicki,we will both be on the losers bench soon.x

 

[Vikki1012]

You too hon, we will be am more nervous now i have done my night before pre op meds lol how are u feelin?

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[Badgerpink]

Good luck you two how exciting xx

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[Lawstudent]

So here's me thinking my doc referred me 10 weeks ago and she hasn't she is still waiting for information from my dietician who has discharged me as I spent 6 months under her and gained 2 pound. I'm really fed up as I was excited for the post every morning. Oh well wait again ?

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Do not underestimate the time you need to prepare mentally for this operation. I had four days notice and was one of quickest in Bradford (about six months referral to op) but I now know how vital mental preparation was and I missed out on it. It seems hard but spend this time really trying to change your eating habits a little, see a clinical psychologist if you can too. It will happen when it is meant to <3

 

[Lee 77]

Wow that's fast good luck with it ;-)

 

[Lawstudent]

Wow that's fast good luck with it ;-)

Too fast really!

 

[Lee 77]

Why too fast..??

 

[Lawstudent]

Why too fast..??

In hindsight, the mental preparation was necessary and I didn't really have time. I had four days to come to terms with such a huge transition.

 

[Badgerpink]

Iv been mentally preparing for this for 7 years iv backed out of asking for a referral quite a few times 6 to be exact . I know no matter how long is wait it would be a shock to the system . I'm also aware of a lengthy waiting list at derby so there is very minimal chance of being rushed into anything.

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[Lee 77]

Ok fair enough I see where your coming from :-(

 

[Lawstudent]

Iv been mentally preparing for this for 7 years iv backed out of asking for a referral quite a few times 6 to be exact . I know no matter how long is wait it would be a shock to the system . I'm also aware of a lengthy waiting list at derby so there is very minimal chance of being rushed into anything.

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Exactly - so use the time as wisely as you possibly can.

 

[Badgerpink]

And guess what ??? i rang derby royal today just to check if they have received my referral and..... No no they haven't so even more waiting . So frustrated and down twice iv been sooo patient to find I have been waiting for nothing sorry had to winge ?. I wouldn't mind waiting, knowing I've been acknowledge but to be patient and leaving them to it and it not coming to anything is heartbreaking.

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[Lawstudent]

And guess what ??? i rang derby royal today just to check if they have received my referral and..... No no they haven't so even more waiting . So frustrated and down twice iv been sooo patient to find I have been waiting for nothing sorry had to winge ?. I wouldn't mind waiting, knowing I've been acknowledge but to be patient and leaving them to it and it not coming to anything is heartbreaking.

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I would suggest speaking with PALS, and then with their help raising a grievance . This happened to me four years ago - only by the time I realised they had stop referring! It was only because I moved that I was able to then try again and luckily was successful.

Don't just let it go - I had to fight for my surgery and it is a long, hard battle at times but you can do it Do try PALS x

 

[Badgerpink]

Not heard of PALS what does that stand for please?

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