The PINK FLAMINGO is in TEARS

julie47
julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
edited 21. Aug 2011, 02:54 in Living with Arthritis archive
Oh dear peeps :sad:

As you all know I am still waiting for the first part of my operation. (neck)

Well I went on the 23rd of june and was told by my surgeon that it had to be done in 3 weeks and if it hadn't been done I had to chase it up. Well I did ring 3 week later to be told it would be more likely august. :shock:

After sitting and pondering I have AGAIN plucked up courage to ring and ask where I am on the list.

"ah yes you have a provisionary date" (think that was the word)

"oh i said, I can feel my heart thudding"

" why?" she said

"well you are about to give nme a date"

AH yes......3rd OCTOBER :cry:

I then said oh dear thats a long way away, my appointment is urgent. I had all my pre ops done on the 23rd.
Everyones opp is urgent she told me.
I then questioned about the pre op being out of date.

They will all have to be done again :x :cry:

She is going to speak to the surgeon (mmmmmm) and see what he says.

I have left it in her hands.....hopefully she WILL come back with a better date, but he is going on his hols for a couple of weeks too.

I feel well and truly c**p and at the moment I just want (ooops I am) to cry. :sad:

Love Juliepf xx
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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,048
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Julie Julie Julie :sad:

    The blighters :cry:

    I am so upset myself lsitening to this saga.

    Why on earth do the pre-op that soon for NOTHING???

    3rd October still seems such a long way off maybe the surgeon WILL say 'this one is urgent' when she speaks to him. i do so hope so for your sake.

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    a060.gif Hope these tissues help and this hug as well.

    Love

    Toni xx :sad: :cry:
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh no. Julie, I am so, so sorry. What a horrible shock. The blasted surgeons do not live in the real world at all, do they? I guess yours has said the same to everyone he has seen, and not thought much about the practicalities of fitting said people into a schedule. Berk. Pillock. Twerp.
    I don't do these often, so bear with me in case it all goes mammaries up.

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    I am thinking of you. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ive just given them all a kick up the ****,now rubbing sore knee,dont let the b******s get you down. love and hugs Mig
  • tj66
    tj66 Member Posts: 54
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    oh how awful! I don't think they realise sometimes how they're decissions affect us and those around us! I'm so sorry-I'd be crying too! Hopefully by the time you read this you will feel a little brighter.I really hope it comes together for you soon-sending a not too tight hug and my very best wishes.

    Tracey xxx
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am so sorry to read this, it must be so stressful and emotionally draining. I hope the surgeon is able to get you in soon.

    Thinking of you x
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Julie that is so not fare, after all the stress of waiting for the promised phone call or letter. You must feel as if your life is on hold. It is such a shambles why put people through the pre op if they cannot sort out the waiting list? No wonder you feel like crying, I would too.
    They should know how upsetting this is for people and get their department sorted.
    Gentle hugs,
    Lv, I x
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie,

    I agree with the others and its not fair they have put it back so far... maybe thy will bring it forward for you flowr to be with-in the time scale of the pre-ops.

    I so wish I could help but leaving you a (((((((((( )))))))))) and a bucket of hopes. Love Cris xx
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Julie
    I'm so sorry...that I'm late and that you got that news.......blasted surgeons.......That is a long way away.....can you not keep pestering his secretary?
    Love
    Hileena
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning Toni DD Mig tj66 suzygirl Ironic chris and hileena

    Thank you all for your support. I do feel a bit better today although I didn't sleep too good, head was still in a spin.
    And I still do secretly hope that they might just fit me in before. But hey, if not.....I will aim for that date. (will have to start looking for richards birthday present as his birthday is 6th oct)

    It did me good to tell you forum friends and everyone else who knows me :lol: I had a dry throat after all my chatting yesterday :lol:

    Well it's a lovely day here so today I am going to do a bit of ironing, then have a cuppa with one of the butterfly buns I made yesterday then paint a picture. That will keep me busy :grin:

    I hope you all have a good day
    and thankyou once again for being there for me :smile:

    love juliepf x
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie
    Glad to hear you feeling a bit more cheerful this morning
    Love
    Hilena
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Butterfly buns? Here I come!

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    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    dreamdaisy wrote:
    Butterfly buns? Here I come!

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    yes dd....I have cut my sugar down in my drinks but find the bun helps :lol:
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry I'm so late in on this. I wasn't around yesterday. I can only echo what the others have said. It sucks. But I know you'll deal with it.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,048
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    PHEW!!!!!

    Glad to see Julie has got upset, vented, talked it through, slept on it and is now pretty well ok :grin:

    I was quite upset to say the least on your behalf myself Julie.

    I find a biccy with a cuppa (no sugar) so the butterfly cakes would work for me too....pass one over :wink:

    Love

    Toni xx

    Ps...l too secretly hope you will be squeezed in sooner :oops:
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Julie

    Sorry for being late into this but just to say I am thinking of you.

    Love and ((()))s

    Tilly xxx
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie,

    Just hoping things are a bit better today (Nearly tomorrow now!) Have you polished off all those cakes yet? Take care.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning sticky toni an tilly

    Hi Toni......phew indeed....glad I slept on it and felt better the day after, (still listen for dam letterbox though :roll: :lol: ) Thankyou for the tissues I have returned your favour with some of those butterfly buns, so you listen for the letterbox now :lol:

    Tilly....thankyou for replying too. I know that you are not too good at the moment, so it is very much appreciated. Please , you take care. :smile:

    Sticky I am fine thankyou for asking. I have been keeping my self busy by baking,painting (picture) tidying and ......spending :oops: :lol:

    Got to stop the baking though as it has been delicious and thats not good for the figure (mine or richards). It has all gone now so will start again cutting down on the sugar. :grin:


    take care everyone and I hope you all have a good weekend. :grin:
    Love Juliepf x
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Glad to hear you are a little better. Any spare baking, please send my way!!! Can't beat homemade cakes!!!! As you say, not good for the waist line at all, they have to eaten before they go off :lol:
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You have a good weekend too, Julie.

    Except for special occasions, Mr SW & I gave up on the sweet stuff a month or two back due to expanding waistlines. It was that or the wine. No contest.

    Take care.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie
    Sorry Im late, its not on treating people like this, why dont they see us has human beings with feelings and not just a patient with a number.
    I really do hope they bring it forward for you, I know how you must feel having to ring up, when you are so scared.
    Sending you loads of hugs (((((())))) and lots of love xxxxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • madwestie
    madwestie Member Posts: 383
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Julie, sorry I am a bit late replying I am keeping maddie's paws crossed(I can't do my fingers anymore) that they fit you in sooner
    All your baking sounds lovely, what sort of pictures do you paint I love the thought of painting it is top of my list of things to do when I retire.

    I am glad you are feeling better and although oct seems a long way off and I really hope you get seen sooner it will come round quite quickly.

    Sending you a hug

    Tracey and maddie (who keeps falling over trying to walk with her paws crossed) :grin:
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie,

    How're you doing today? Still thinking of your....and the cakes....and the trifles. (But mostly you.)
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie :grin:

    I too am coming in late to your post :roll:
    So sorry you've been messed about by the orthos :???: :cry: it's just awful to have been treated this way :x .
    Despite all, you've shown such resilience and patience! an inspiration to us all. :!:
    I do hope that your op does go ahead in October....
    thinking of you...

    Love and ((((hugs))))

    Iris xxx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie,

    Late again but leaving a ton of ((((( ))))) and some saffron in return I have nicked some buns...... Hang in there flower and we will be with you every inch of the way.

    You know I would have it for you as well and well I hope they will get their act together and get you sorted. Love and some cream Cris xx

    Hey Suzy left you a bit of saffron and a sachet for Izzy xx

    Oh better leave some for Maddie though how she can eat with her paws so crossed..... xx
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Suzy, sticky, barbara, tracey & Maddie, Iris and cris

    Thankyou for asking how I am , I am doing fine thankyou, Come to the conclusion that the op will happen when it happens.

    Suzy hope you recieved your buns this morning :grin: if not, look for crumbs on your foot path, it will be the postman who ate em :lol:

    Sticky I am fine thank you.....all cakes and trifle have now.....gone.Phew.
    Won't be baking for a while, we need to loose these pounds we have gained :lol:

    Barbara thank you for the hugs, yes I was scared ringing it is like putting your own neck on the block....(well i am :lol: ) and while she is checking her computer you can hear your own heart beat. I am calm now though, took a few days but I am now ok. Panic will start again the day before :lol:

    Tracey thankyou for poppin in, I don't paint very well but it keeps me out of trouble. :lol: I have tried all sorts, flowers,scenes and animals. Can not do people.
    Maddie, thankyou for keeping your paws crossed, but only do this while laying down and relaxing, don't want you tripping up all over the place, I have baked you some dog biscuits for your kindness. :grin:

    Iris...How lovely to hear from you I have just replied on your thread.
    I think it is great that you are doing so well and I have often wondered how you were doing. :smile:
    Thankyou for your kind words and hugs they are very much appreciated.

    Cris.....as you always say to me....you are never late and I thankyou for your kind words too. Hope you enjoyed the bun......I loved em even though I say so myself :grin:
    Thanks for the cream had it on strawberries :grin:

    Well everyone I hope you all sleep well tonight and have a lovely sunday. Hope the sun will be shining.

    Love Juliepf x