I have been self isolating for 2 weeks waiting to go for surgery tomorrow on an abscess. I have had my pre op assessment and Covid test which was negative. This morning I have received a call to say my surgery along with all other surgeries have been cancelled. I was told it’s a management decision due to concerns over increased Covid cases. I feel exasperated and annoyed that this has been cancelled.
This surgery is a follow up surgery. I had surgery in October last year to treat my initial abscess. I was due to see a consultant in May this year as a follow up which was cancelled due to Covid. This appointment was rescheduled to November as a telephone consultation which I did not feel was appropriate. I contacted my consultant and was given an appointment, quicker. After this appointment surgery was agreed, and was expected to be in November. I received a call asking if I could attend surgery in early October which I agreed too as I feel I need the surgery, as I have pain caused by the abscess. I have delayed work events to allow this surgery to go ahead as I feel this is a priority for me. It’s disappointing it has now been cancelled with little reason, and no reschedule.
"Cancelled Surgery due to potential Covid cases"
About: Glasgow Royal Infirmary / General Surgery (wards 64, 65, 66,& 67) Glasgow Royal Infirmary General Surgery (wards 64, 65, 66,& 67) G4 0SF
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