APPOINTMENTWITH THE BACK SPECIALIST

hileena111
hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
edited 14. Nov 2010, 15:11 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi,
Remember how I was playing "chase the consultant" a while back. The last I heard was that he wanted to see me in Dec. Still no news so i rang his secretary to check. She said "have you not got an appt for Dec yet"? No.......Possibly its because we are moving hospitals....they are waiting until we make the move??? I said it would be nice to know when the appt was in Dec to make arrangememnts around it :wink:
I could hear her muttering to herself as she was going through the computer....she eventually said there are no free dates in Dec :x Then she said I'll see what I can do and ring you back......5 mins later the phone rang...."Can you make it in the 17th Novemeber at 1.45pm"?
NOVEMBER........A WEEK ON WEDNESDAY AND 5 MINS AGO NO APPTS IN DECEMBER SO PRESUMABLY NONE IN NOVEMBER EITHER!!!!!! FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!! I'm not shouting by the way LOL
Just so pleased
Love
Hileena

Comments

  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am pleased too! That is not long to go hileena, so start gathering your notes together - I hope something can be sorted out for you. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD
    I'm a bit thrown about this back treatment as they call it.
    I havent a clue what they are going to do so not a clue what to put down on my usual list :lol: All I know is the hip specialist said kyphoscoliosis and the MRI report mentioned at least 4 lumbar discs affected.....using different adjectives LOL Bulging, Herniated etc etc.....so dont really know what to ask.....tell me I'm going for a THR and I know exactly what to ask LOL

    Love
    Hileena
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I guess the thing to do is list how it is affecting you, pain levels, movement affected, what makes it worse/better, stuff like that. This trouble meant that you had to postpone your thr, yes? Obviously you need to know if it it is your back that is causing these problems, anyhoo, you have some time to think about it all! It is good news tho, I am glad you rang. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Hileena,

    Hey wait and see what they say and try not to worry too much in the mean time.

    Its not too long to wait and will sign up for pocket duties now as well. Will keep my fingers crossed that some help will be easily done to get you able to have the hip done soon as well. ((( ))) and some hopes Cris xx
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    well done for doing all the chasing!

    see sometimes it pays to make a nuisiance of ourselves :wink:

    good luck with the appointment :D

    WOnky
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Hileena

    At last you have your appointment thank goodness but did seem strange that you now have it in a few days rather than months, doesn't sound as though the appointment people know what they are doing. All that chasing has worked in the end.

    Hope the appointment goes well and they put your mind at rest.

    Take care
    Juliepf x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,974
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hileena

    I am thrilled to bits for you :D

    Well done for being persistent - you did well there.

    Next time I have problems I shall set you on them!!

    Will be right there with you on 17th

    Love

    Toni xx
  • joon51
    joon51 Member Posts: 221
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Hileena that really is good news just shows you if you keep on at them you get there in the end, hope all goes well, let us know how you get on. Junex
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Everyone,
    Thanks for the replies......
    Well the secretary did say she kept a few private dates that she told no one about and used them when she thought it was necessary......she thought it necessary this time by the look of things.
    I still say that chasing them but staying on the right side of them is the best way......I can blow my top so easily but it doesnt really achieve anything.
    Toni, Have answered your pm.
    Anyway.....I'll give you a shout at the beginning of the week for pocket duty if you are available :wink:

    Love
    Hileena
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That is so true hileena: make a friend of the receptionist/secretary, you never know when you will need their help! A little charm goes a great deal further than foot-stamping and shouting - if one behaves like a three year old one will be treated as such, ie ignored! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That is great news Hileena. I reckon they sit there with all the people needing appointments in a big heap ... they allocate some appointments at random and then keep the rest of the slots clear until one of us lot ring up to find out what is happening .. and hey presto they ring us back with an appointment.

    Mid Nov a big improvement on Dec and enough time to prepare for the appointment.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi ......I think you are probably right about them sitting with appointments in a heap LOL....Oh well....I'll get started writing even if I dont know what to ask.....just the basic things I suppose

    Love
    Hileena
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Hileena,
    Well done for getting the appointment sorted. It is a good thing to get your questions sorted out. I’m sure you are having a lot of head scratching at the moment. The questions will come to you over the next few days.
    At least you do not have to wait too long.
    Fingers crossed that you get a better idea where things are going very soon.
    Lv, Ix
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Hileena :D

    so glad you got your appointment organised. :!: well worth that assertive call to the secretary. :wink:

    I'll be reporting in for pocket duty on the 17th... peppermint creams and fudge at the ready. :D

    Now....how's that list of questions developing?

    Iris xxxx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Hileena
    My goodness you did well girl, you must be feeling so pleased, now try and not worry (I know) anyway i hope it all goes really well for you, and I will certainly be in your pocket.
    Love
    Barbara x
    Love
    Barbara
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Hileena well done hope all goes well for you and you get to know more xx
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Questions???? What questions LOL.....not got round to it yet LOL........peppermint creams mmmmmmm!!!!!!

    Love
    Hileena
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Which are far nicer than notes for the doctor! You munch, girl! (Chuck one my way way, please!) DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I guess I'll have to go back to T***o's to re-stock the supplies of peppermint creams before the 17th :lol::lol:

    Iris xx :mrgreen:
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Have been you been back to stock up on the ppermint creams Iris? LOL
    I still havent made notes but am making them mentally and before Tuesday night they'll be on paper ready for Wednesday.....tanks for the offers of pocket duty everyone
    Love
    Hileena
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Hileena,

    It’s nice to see you back on line. Not long now to your appointment and I’m sure you will be well prepared.

    Peppermint creams eh! Well count me in for pocket duty.

    Seriously Hileena I hope you get some answers and then you will be able to sort out your next step.

    Lv, Ix

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