Hip Op update

wendgro
wendgro Member Posts: 296
edited 5. Feb 2012, 10:58 in Living with Arthritis archive
It's been a long time since I posted about having to have my other hip done hoping it will alleviate the problem I have had with my knee. Well we are running way past the 18week wait now but just had a phone call from the PCT offering me to go into the PRIVATE HOSPITAL near to where I live to have my THR in the next few weeks.Has anyone been in this situation I must say I was a bit taken aback, I agreed but feel a little anxious comments please !!!! :o

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  • kellerman
    kellerman Member Posts: 741
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi,
    It's nothing to worry about.A friend of ours had his done in a private hospital on the NHS.
    He thought it was great.All the perks of private at no cost to him.
    Possibly its a case of beds/staff I don't know but I certainly would be pleased if it was me.
    Good luck May
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Juliepf had her neck op done in a private hospital after her NHS chappie let her down with a 28 week wait. (I think it was 28 anyway!) They do this and it's nothing to worry about - at least you are going to get sorted and that is what counts. Good luck and let us know how you get on! 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
    Just think how lucky your will be :lol:
    All the perks......will you speak to us afterwards??? :lol:

    Love
    Hileena
  • jan50ish
    jan50ish Member Posts: 47
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi,
    I had both my hips done in a private hospital under care of same surgeon I saw in the NHS clinic so had the experiance of private care twice. This was in 2007 and the reason given was the strict waiting times in force then. As far as I could see I was treated the same as any other patients there. I was unfortunate in that I needed further surgery a year afterwards as the muscles came off at the greater trochanter. I had this repaired in an NHS hospital,same surgeon. again I had good treatment but I was a bit miffed to hear two members of staff complaing about people "me" having private treatment and then turning to the NHS when it goes wrong.I must had my assertive head on that day. I firmly but politely put them right.
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh May
    You jump at the chance, my friend has just had his second hip done and they sent him to a private hospital, he said it was brilliant, the nursing staff the food..yeah he does like his food...and was seen each day by his surgeon...
    Wishing you well with it all x
    Love
    Barbara
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Wendy

    l have heard of this happening yes :)

    l hope that all goes well for you and dont forget to let us know when you are going in and.....that it does help with the knee issues. :roll:

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • tanith
    tanith Member Posts: 175
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Absolutely go for it you won't regret it. I had mine done in a private hospital, it was wonderful, my own room with shower/toilet, the meals were out of this world as were the surroundings and the care.. I'd jump at it.
    My hip-op was totally successful too.
    Our worst times are always our best lessons.

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