Cheers

[Pokermon]

Learning ALOT on this site glad mum found it for me. As I wil be 18 in December I am being changed over to the care of the adult Dr at a different hospital this is a bit scarry as control is directed more at me fingers ctossed all turns out OK.

[sassy59]

You will be fine I’m sure Pokermon. When is your birthday in December? Mine is the 23rd and my grandson will be 3 on the 16th. Lovely to be 18. Xxxx 😘

[Pokermon in reply to sassy59]

Mine is 23rd also.

[sassy59 in reply to Pokermon]

Wow! I’ve just realised that on 23rd December this year there will be 50 years between our ages. Now there’s a thought!

Stay safe and well. Xxx 🤔😝🌈😘

[HungryHufflepuff]

You can still ask your mum to go to appointments with you, if it's helpful for you. I guess as adults we have to take more responsibility and be more proactive in our care, but we're never too old to go to an appointment without our mum 👍

My birthday is in December too, though I'll be a lot older than 18 🙄

[CDPO16]

Don't worry, you can take your mum to your appointments with you and still ask her advice if you feel the need to. Glad that you are finding our forum helpful xx

[cofdrop-UK]

It is very scary Pokermon to visit a new consultant and hospital when you have felt well supported during your childhood. I am sure you will be fine sweetheart. I was under the care of a paediatrician from being a baby and following lung surgery at 15 was thereafter in the grown up medical world. No doubt you will already know lots about your condition as will you Mum and you will soon know if this new consultant is the right one for you.

Good luck and please let us know how you get on.

Glad your Mum put you in touch with us - you are a valued member.

With love

Cx

[Yatzy]

Yes, Pokemon, as a mum of adult children, I’ve often accompanied them to medical appointments, but I sit on my hands, and stay quiet unless my son/daughters turn to me for my opinion, or i feel things will go really wrong unless I ask a certain question.

It’s just moral support that’s needed sometimes. I find that doctors/consultants address all questions and comments to the patient anyway, leaving the younger person in control of the situation. But I do find I can help afterwards just a bit more if I’m ‘in the know’.

I’m glad you’re finding the site useful, I find it a god send. So many helpful, knowledgeable and kind people, who have similar health and personal problems. We don’t replace doctors’ advice though!! 😀

[Pokermon]

Thanks trouble is hard growing up love leaving it to her but will try and step up. Lol

[Ergendl in reply to Pokermon]

It is, but you're doing a grand job working through the maze. Glad to have you aboard with us.

[Katinka46]

I am sure everyone will make the transition as easy as possible.

Love

Kate xxx

[Corin1950]

So glad you’re finding it useful being on the site. Don’t worry about the changes when you’re 18 . I’m sure you’ll enjoy the challenge of feeling responsibility for yourself. Your mum will be there alongside you to offer advice and support if needed.

X

[judes]

It is scary when you have to change docs no matter what age you are I had to change my GP when I moved I’d been at my previous surgery for over 20 years. They had seen me through birth, divorce and some serious illness.

You have the support of your mum which is good, you have someone to discuss issues with, however, it’s your choice about treatment etc

My son will be 25 in December it’s only since this ruddy virus hit that I feel he has grown up!

Love and hugs

J

[johnderby]

Hi Pokermon. Its really good that your mum is so supportive and I am sure that your new consultant will be as well. Good luck! 😊

[Dedalus]

Hello and welcome. Its only natural to feel anxious about the change-up, but there will still be lots of people to support and help you, and I'm sure you'll feel very proud of what you can achieve with your new-found independence. All best wishes x