I got the report from my last Orthopaedic consultant appointment today.
I knew he had listened to me, and it wasn't the best of days painwise, but in a way that was probably a good thing.
The shock, reading that due to the severity of my pain and how it was affecting me I now have "quite a severe disability ".
I must admit it took me aback, but when I thought about the equipment Social Services have supplied including a bath lift and other things it fell into place.
Oh well, if it means that I get the help I need and that my current problems are being taken seriously I suppose it's all to the good.
He did not say you will not be storm tossed, you will not be sore distressed, you will not be work weary. He said you will not be overcome.
Julian of Norwich
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We are who we are, Slosh, and disability can't take away our true characters unless we give it permission. Your man is on the ball. Make full use of the equipment. I hope it makes a big difference. It's usually the little things that do.
((())) for you.
I know it was a shock, but I reckon you have a good consultant there
Love
Toni xxx
Toni xxx
I'm now at a point where I am what I am, still the same inside, and have become not only more comfortable with myself, but more able to ask for and accept help, something I found very hard at first as I've always been very independently minded.
You are right in that I am very lucky with my consultant, even though when I phoned today to make an appointment after my next tests, the earliest they could offer me was 29th December!
I will phone again nearer to the time of my test to see if I can get a cancellation.
Julian of Norwich
I like your plan re the consultant. As coughs and colds take hold appointments are more likely to be cancelled.
Maybe it's a good sign - like a good tradesperson - his long list indicative of an excellent consultant
Fingers crossed for a cancellation
Love
Toni xx
Toni xxx
The real problem is with continuity of care, it makes a difference when you see the same person.
Do any of you know if it possible to request to see the same registrar each time?
Julian of Norwich
I don't know. In my (long) experience some registrars come and go swiftly whereas others stay until promoted. Maybe you could ask to see a regular one.....