Adult app

[Pokermon]

Hi hope your all staying safe. I had phone call from hospital giving me my first adult clinic app so I get to meet my new team. Next week very surprised as they said would be long wait. Bit scarred as I don't won't to go alone without mum so hopi g they let her come in with me. Being called a adult at 18 is very scarry when dealing with it all and stresses me out and when stressed my breathing tends to harder. Sorry to silly. X

[skischool]

You are not being silly and as with any other appointment within the hospital system i am sure they can accomadate your mum in her caring capacity and as a chaperone to attend with you.Btw welcome to adulthood.it lasts and awfully long time if we are lucky and it is a whole bundle of fun most of the time.

🙂Best wishes Ski's and Scruff's

🙃😻

[madonbrew]

Hey Pokermon, that’s really not silly at all!!! It’s a big deal going to any appointment alone, especially when you’ve known your previous team for a while and felt safe with them! Then there’s the added stress of covid around so I’m not surprised you are feeling nervous.

Could you give them a call to ask if your mum would be allowed and explain your situation to them. I don’t know what the outcome would be, but at least you might feel a bit more prepared.

The thing I always try and remember is to ask lots of questions and for them to explain if there’s something I don’t understand. And remember no question is too silly! Also you can write things down or ask the doctor to write things down.

They will have all your notes so should know some of where you’re coming from. I’ve always had amazing medical teams! I got sick aged 19, so was a bit older than you, but young in the scheme of what I had. I think the doctors really went out of their way to help me and make me feel safe and at ease!

Thinking of you 🤗

Sorry for long reply!

Love Dee x ❤️😘🤗

[HungryHufflepuff]

It is not silly at all. It's really tough that during this pandemic we're not allowed to have someone accompany us to appointments. However, in certain cases chaperones are permitted and surely if you explain your situation, your mum would be able to go with you. Hoping it all goes well 🤞

[Ergendl]

Hope you do get your Mum to go with you. All the best for your appointment.

[sassy59]

You’re not being silly Pokermon. You’re mum should be able to go in with you as your carer.

Hope the appointment goes well for you. Do let us know. Take care xxxx

[Izb1]

As everybody has said Pokerman your not being silly, we all need somebody with us at certain times. Being unwell at your age is hard and even being classified as an adult, we still need our mum when we are scared. I hope your mum will be allowed to go in with you and your apppintment goes well x

[judes]

As others have said your certainly not being silly, adulthood can be scary, it can also be great fun.

I’m sure if you ring the Hosp and explain things your mum can go with you as your carer, hope all goes well

Love and hugs

J

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[watergazer]

Good newsPokermon Great that you’re getting to see your new team so quickly. As others have said I’m sure if you ring the hospital /team your mum will be allowed to go as it’s a bit thing to transfer from a child team to your adult team. 🤞x

[johnderby]

Hi Pokermon, welcome to adulthood!! You will be absolutely fine at your appointment and I am sure they will let you take your mum or another adult along. Everyone has given you sound advice. Good Luck. John 😀

[corriena]

We all have things we worry about even as so cauld adults. And its most often when things change, but im sure your new team will be just as careing as your old one. 18 is not a magic swich to suddenly make you able to cope with everything on you own with out any worries we all need help and support from thoes around us.( Its a long while since i was 18 and i still havent found the need to grow up 😉 as my little sister often tells me lol.) Try not to worry and let us know how you get on 😷

[Dedalus]

Not silly at all. I'm sure they'll allow your mum to accompany you if you ask (exceptions are being made if necessary). Good luck for your appointment x

[Katinka46]

Dear PokermonOf course you are not being silly.

I am 74 and I always take ny husband with me, I think at any stage it is good to have another pair of ears.

And if I were to have a new team and a new consultant I would be very anxious. Nothing to do with age. It is scary stuff.

Let us know how it goes

Love

Kate xx

[cofdrop-UK]

You are not being silly sweetheart and you never need to apologise on here - you are amongst your friends.

I empathise with your feelings, having gone through all these medical stages throughout all my life.

The medical profession usually appreciate how it can be a difficult and anxious time for young people to transition from paeds to adult care. You might want to check with them soon that your Mum will be allowed to accompany you to your consultation. I am sure they will try to accommodate.

You are bound to be stressed but your new team will know this and it might help you to let them know if you feel anxious about it.

I hope you have a wonderful team and hope you fee much more reassured once you have met them all.

Please let us know how it goes.

With love

Cx

[Oshgosh]

Pleased you got your appointment.Dont b scared.itll be a bit different becauSee you’re an adult.Write your questions down .good. Luck x

[Alberta56]

Hello Pokermon. Good luck with your appointment. I like to take my daughter with me -it helps to have someone with you, whatever age you are. 💖🌸🌺🌻🍀🙂🙂🙂