"Podiatry Appointment"

I recently had a Podiatry appointment at Waterside Hospital because I had a very sore toe and couldn't get my shoe on! 

On the morning of my appointment the podiatrist rang in sick so my appointment was cancelled!  A member of admin staff, rang me to tell me this, I was very disappointed and asked them if there was any other appointments available because of my diabetes and the fact that I couldn't get my shoe on! They laughed at me and said no!

I tried every podiatrist in  Derry and Donegal but no joy!  I was in terrible pain and couldn't put my foot on the ground.  I just kept taking foot soaks to try and get some ease!  

Rachael rang a while later to say I could have an appointment the next Tuesday, but I said no,  as I'm in terrible pain and couldn't wait that long!

I was hoping to get a private app before the weekend. I had no joy, so I rang Rachael on the Tuesday morning and she gave me an appointment for the afternoon at 3.30pm with Ryan in Gt James Health Centre.

I attended my appointment at 3.30pm and Ryan told me I had a corn on the top of my toe which I was hitting on the ground with every step and, in turn, was pushing the nail upwards!  He explained to me the logic of what was happening and I totally understood.  He told me he would do everything he can to help me - and that's exactly what he did.  He carried out my treatment in a professional manner and treated me with the utmost respect.  I felt I was walking on air when leaving.  

We need more people like Ryan, and more Podiatry appointments available!