just come back from GP

julie47

Hi

This afternoon I went to see my GP about re-referring me to the neurosurgeon.

As you will remember I had the C4C5 discs fused in December at a private hospital because I was on the waiting list for 20 odd weeks.
(. An operation that should have been done within three weeks)

I was told by the surgeon who did this op at my post op appointment in February that he would re-refer me for my second operation ( C1 through to C3.. odontoid peg) to my original surgeon.
You may remember a couple of weeks ago I tried to follow this appointment up, with no luck and was told that there had been no letters sent to the surgeon and that I had to go back to my GP.

Well, today I have seen the GP and I have also seen the letters plain as day on his computer that were sent to my surgeon.

Anyway my GP is now going to write another letter and send copies of all the letters that he has received from both surgeons,
as I should clearly still be on that list.

So, it's back to the waiting game, but never mind I'm going on holiday in a few weeks so my mind is occupied elsewhere

take care all of you
love Julie PF x

mig

It`s a right b****r when things like that happen,hope you dont have to wait too long.Mig

stickywicket

I certainly do remember, Julie. What a kerfuffle that was :!: It seems to me that some secretary (sorry, computer :roll: ) has made a big mistake. Of course we knew that before but, hopefully, with your GP on board, they'll get it right in future. I very much hope so.

barbara12

Oh Julie...these consultants do tell fibs about not seeing or receiving letters, at my last appointment my consultant suddenly produced a letter from last July saying I should have some more injection in my spine before they do my THRs, the best but was they blamed my GP saying he should have a copy and notified me
Anyway back to you, I know how worried you were about your first op,and Elna was a big help because she had gone through the same, so you enjoy your holiday, and we will get you through the next one.
Are you going in this country or abroad....Sorry I am nosey...

Heather65

Hi julie,
What a bother lets hope they sort it out soon
Heather x

valval

have great holiday . sorry about all the messing sure doc will get it sorted val

dreamdaisy

What a palaver, it's not as though you have an empty plate so have time to chase all these things. :roll: I suppose one of the major problems with the NHS is that individuals such as you, me and everyone else on here just become part of an amoprhous mass of patients in the view of those who are dealing with us - they cannot be expected to remember each individual and so make the same promises to all. I learned a valuable lesson over my missed referral to orthopaedics, i.e. not to believe the words which are glibly spoken. It's a blasted nuisance tho, I'm not being paid to do the job of those who are.

The ball may well be rolling again - you know we'll be there when needed. DD

diamond

Oh Julie so sorry you are getting the run around.You go off and enjoy your hols and hopefully things will be sorted out before too long.Let us know when u get a date.xxx

tjt6768

you know me, janet and the fat boy will be there when the time comes hun.
Sorry they have once again messed you around..
Xx

julie47

Thank you everybody for your kind words and support.

I will definitely let you know when I get an appointment to see the surgeon,as I will most certainly need you in my pocket,this man worries me not the most sympathetic of surgeons :? (I think he could do with some lessons from the surgeon who did this first part)

Barbara you are not being nosy at all, just curious
we are going to West Runton, which is bang in the middle of Sherringham and Cromer for a week then down to Lowestoft for five days

thank you all again,
Hope you all have a good day today,
Love Julie PF x

barbara12

Julie
You have a lovely time, try and forget this man for now, and I hope the sun shines for you, I do love holidaying in England, nothing like it when the weather is good..
Barbara xx

dreamdaisy

Morning Juliepf, how are you feeling about things today? I hope you are a little easier in your mind about it all - focus on that holiday, yes? You are going to a lovely part of the world - don't forget to take a trip to Overstrand, the view from the 'cliff' top is lovely, you can park up and stare 'til the cows come home! DD

kellerman

Hi Juliepf,
Computers were supposed to make things easier for information from one dept to another. It doesn't work as you've found out.
You enjoy your holiday and hopefully come back to everything sorted.
Your going to a lovely part of the country. May