Cancelled CABG (again and again and .......)

[Lancs-one]

I deleted my last post as I thought, on reflection, it was too much of a rant and too negative content, when others have their own problems to deal with.

But here I am again. I've had 5 separate dates for surgery since begining of February, twice I've actually been in hospital, prepped and all ready to go to theatre - and the surgery has been cancelled due to lack of anaesthetic staff/no ITU beds.

It's happened again this morning and I just feel defeated and at the lowest ebb ever. I've been looking at others on the ward and thinking "why you and not me?" and that makes me feel selfish and self-centred. I'm so tired of all this juggling medication and pre-op preparation rituals.

So Teresa May and Matt Hancock - make space in your botched up brexit dealings - there's a letter of complaint heading your way.

[Prada47]

Hi I take it your in Lancs ?

Like you I had signed the consent form and all gowned up ready to go when my op CABG was cancelled. The Surgeon told me I would be a priority on his list, after the guy who had been postponed 3 times !! We both ended up a week later being done on the same morning. Understand your frustration and need to Rant

regards

[Calliope153]

Rant away - you must feel so frustrated and emotionally exhausted and it is good to get it written down to get a bit of it out of your system. Keeping up a good front for family and friends is wearing too. What has happened to you defies belief. Warmest best wishes for this to be resolved as quickly as possible. X

[Chappychap]

That must be some kind of awful record. There were people on my ward who'd been bumped back once or maybe twice...but FIVE times, well that's just inhumane!

[Jimbow15]

Yes that has happened to me as well 3 years ago. Has the surgery and now back to normal again

Sorry to hear you had so many cancellations. I had 3 so you have my sympathy.

[Handel]

Hi Lancs-one. i really wouldn't worry about letting it all out as most of us have been through exactly the same.

Hubby (5th time lucky), was wheeled down to the operating room having been shaved in some peculiar places, starved and pre - medded. As he was on his way, an emergency came in and he was sent home. Not much fun when the hospital is a 60mile round trip!

Good luck Lancs. Hang on in there! xxx

[not2worry]

So sorry to hear of this absolutely horrid situation. The stress of it certainly doesn’t help a troubled heart.

Here in the States this would never occur. Maybe delayed a day at best!

Right now we are having a debate on socialize medicine in the USA. I only wish folks could read some of the many posts that I read here every day.

Yet I would say the likelihood of Theresa May or any of the political elites would be put through the process you have experienced.

Here in the States anyone who goes to the ER that has a heart problem is taken care of immediately - including a CABG within hours if needed.

God Speed!