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My hospital appointment...

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It's been 6 weeks since I was referred to the cardiologist and called the doctors today to make sure they had done it. They said yeah you are on the system but it can take up to 18 weeks for an appointment!!!! She suggested I call the hospital and find out how far up the queue I am...called them and they said that it would probably be the middle of April before I got an appointment.

Bloody NHS :-(

Xxx

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Hi Ashley

Oh dear me that is a long wait for you because I know this could help give you peace of mind I wish you didn't have to wait so long & I feel for you

On a positive though I know the nhs can be over flowing but I do believe when your GP refers you they sort of prioritize it at the other end , so if someone was in danger they would get them in ASP but because you have had tests done which have always been fine I think maybe your GP has referred you just like mine did with my neck when I thought I had a lump to give you peace of mind , so try thinking like that its not serious or they would have pushed to get you seen quicker

Still you are doing better than me its over a year now & still waiting to see a psychologist :-/

Well we will look after you & that famous heart while you are waiting :-)

Love

whywhy

xxx

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Thanks whywhy

It makes me happy to know I can always come on here for support :-)

Xx

Evening Ashley

Just think we are nearly at the end of February and March is spring time and before you know it it will be April.

Like why why says we will support you till then ok.

Gardener x

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Thanks Gardener

I never really though of it like that, that's makes me feel better.

:-) xx

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Hi Ashley

That does seem a long time, it's so annoying how long we all have to wait for hospital appts. I'd ring and ask if the appt can be brought forward and explain it is making you anxious, might be worth a try

Jules x

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Hey Jules

The lady at the appointments dept did say she would put me on the cancellation list...so fingers crossed

Xx

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