John Radcliffe waiting times for surgery

[Fruitba]

Hi. I’m waiting for heart surgery valve repair (hopefully) at Oxford Radcliffe. Been waiting 4 months. No idea of when they will get round to me. Get very vague responses. Anyone else on a list at the JR waiting longer than this? Thanks

[10gingercats]

The John Radcliffe is my local hospital and I go there for all cardio. needs but no surgery.Always found them pretty swift and efficient. I would call and try to find out where you are on the list for surgery Do you have a cardio. nurse?She would be a good point of contact. Also, put yourself on their cancellation list as well.

[Fruitba in reply to 10gingercats]

Thank you Gingercats. I have been in touch with the nurses and cardiac surgeon secretary. Unfortunately with staff illness and strikes, they sent me around the houses and I got nowhere . They are very understanding but I just can’t get an actual answer. They just pass me on to someone else who ‘will get back to me. ‘GP just says if I am worried about my worsening symptoms to go to their A&E. Not helpful as I don’t consider myself an emergency. Just wondered if anyone else was in the same boat? ANY kind of time frame would help, at least I would know where I stand. I have read posts about people waiting over a year. That frightens me a bit.

[10gingercats in reply to Fruitba]

I think you could find the cancellation list may help. I have used it a few times and it works about 50% of the time. But you do have to be ready if they contact you and it could be with only a days notice.Of course you can always refuse the offer.