I have been waiting well over a year for a procedure which scheduled earlier this week. I was in hospital, prepped for surgery, psychologically prepped also, but was then told that due to en emergency the operation would not happen and that it was now scheduled for the following day.
Day 2 - prepped and ready to be taken to theatre. Had come to terms with the huge disappointment from the day before and was looking forward to having the long awaited procedure completed. Operation cancelled due to staff shortages.
Bitterly disappointed yet again. I understand the Neuroscience theatre does not run 24 hours so if an operation runs late into the day this can affect the schedule for the following day. To be fair the consultant was brilliant, she did her utmost to try and get me into another theatre, in Monklands or anywhere in the vicinity, to try and counter both her and mine frustrations.
I have been built up twice for this operation and left disappointed on both occasions. My partner, who lives on the other side of Scotland, had booked time off work to provide care at home. it is not always easy to keep booking time off, having these last minute cancellations makes it difficult to plan ahead, I have been told the procedure will be re-booked for 4-6 weeks time but I have to be prepared for a re-run of this preparation and then disappointment.
I feel totally fatigued. this has not been the best experience.
"Waiting for procedure"
About: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow / Plastic Surgery Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow Plastic Surgery Glasgow G51 4TF
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