I am numb

After extensive pre-op testing on Wednesday my post-op intensive care bed was given to someone else overnight and I was told one and a quarter hours before my scheduled sugery time that my operation was cancelled. I could go through all this again and still there could be no free intensive care bed for me and I would have to return home again. This is the state of our National Health Service at the moment. ((( Sair in the UK.

I am very sorry to hear your news. That is not very professional to say in the least! Did they reschedule your surgery date soon? I would be shocked and numb myself! Did you go to a hospital administrator? I probably would have made some waves in that hospital...I know me! You will be in my prayers! Crystal

You must be disapointed to say the least! Hopefully they will schedule you in again SOON! Good luck and keep us posted! Sharon

I"m so sorry to hear about your troubles.. you know i started this whole surgery process back in April of 2003. I was given a date of June 11th.. unfortunately my insurance declined..so I fought them won and was given another date of July 2.. 8 hours before my surgery I recieved a call that my surgeon had to leave town for a family emergency.. so I was rescheduled for July 30th.. 1 week before my surgery I called to confirm.. and found out that my surgeon had quit.. leaving me with no surgeon or surgery date.. I had to run like a mad woman to find a new surgeon before my insurance time period lapsed.. I finally had the VBG on august 18th..but it wasn't after much tears, stress, anger, and disappointments.. I just wanted to let you know that I understand how your feeling and just keep the faith.. if you really want the surgery.. you will get it... good luck

Update! I have a new date! My re-scheduled surgery date is now 30th December 2003. I go into hospital for obs and questions (again) on Monday 29th December. Fingers crossed it actually *happens* this time. LOL Love, Sair x