(Some know I'm awaiting Endobronchial lung space reduction procedure, scheduled for today after two cancellations. I've tried to keep it light!)
Well, today was the big day. Up at 6, no tea, coffee or food. Taxi to the hospital with bag for a two day stay by 7. Wait. Interview with anaesthetist, all systems go. Wait. Interview with surgeon, nice guy. Told to expect a late morning slot. Had good chat with my consultant Doctor Jarrad, an extremely nice Palestinian and who was going to be assisting. Wait. Finally, my name is called and I'm taken to a room where two very apologetic hospital staff tell me that the hospital is in Escalation Black and that there are no beds and it's off. Me and another guy. For the third time, just getting a bit closer to the date before they cancel (first a week before, then a day before and now an hour before!). Free taxi home. Well, that's been my morning, how about y'all?
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Anyway, yeah I'm good now. This time was easier than the last time they cancelled. Then I hit the emotional skids for a few hours. Now I see myself as a battle hardened veteran playing the long game Water off a duck's back mate...
Oh how terrible for you. unfortunately it seems to happen too often. Our friend had his Triple by pass cancelled same as you at the very last minute three times. Fourth time lucky.
What a horrendous let down. I am so sorry. When i had my lung op, it was on/off at the hospital. The waiting for endless hours after a restless night = awful. Good luck for next time. Alison
Such shame. Hope you're lucky next time. It's happening all over the country, I'm near Manchester Royal Hospital and it's chronic. Keep well for the next one.
So sorry,that would be so frustrating,I do hope you have better luck next time!
As for the question about the posts,yours popped up ok! If you want to reply to a particular post,just click on the reply to this button,at the end of there post,
When I went for my op, there was a lot of pressure for beds. I think they ended up using a bit of a 'First come, first served' basis. After several days of on/off phone calls, I was told to pack a bag and wait. 4 o'clock one afternoon, phone call, 'There is a bed free. Get here now!!!' I did and had op following morning.
Hi Notlocal, I was thinking about you Friday morning, How really disappointing, but as you say getting nearer each time, can I ask where you are having it done,and is it the coil or the valve. Chin up X
OOOOH dear! Well, let's hope the next time comes soon! Carry on keeping it light! I would just try to get along gently. Relax if you can. Best regards.
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Good day
Made it home ok thanks all. Another day another saga. 
Guess what, There's a bright golden haze on the meadow. ;)
Another problem solved
