Still uncertain

[Carnival567]

After having my cardioversion postponed because of low INR levels I have been eating foods that raise it and it is now 2.4 which means they can go ahead. Feeling more relaxed about it until 6pm when I had a phone call from the hospital saying that it might have to be postponed because they have had a lot of emergencies and they have a bed shortage. I pointed out that if it wasn't done soon I would probably be one of them. Had to explain that this would be my 11th cardioversion, plus an ablation and that I also had severe lung problems so I was currently able to do very little. I have never come out of af spontaneously and this was supposed to be urgent. This was 2 months ago! Just hope when I get there on Tuesday they won't send me home again.

[sassy59]

How terribly frustrating and scary Carnival. You are in my thoughts for Tuesday and l will be urging the hospital to take good care of you.

Sending love and hugs. Xxxx

[Carnival567 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you so much, trying to keep cheerful but it is getting me down xx

[mrsmummy]

My fingers are crossed for you.

[Carnival567]

Thank you

[Toci]

My suggestion is turn up anyway and refuse to budge.

[Carnival567 in reply to Toci]

I feel like doing that, have already considered it!

[Toci in reply to Carnival567]

It worked for me once. A consultant cancelled on me twice and the third time they rang me to say they were cancelling the appointment and rearranging it I said no, that I would attend anyway and he would damn well see me! The consultant himself rang me back and explained they were short-staffed because of holidays and I explained that was not my fault and that they should have thought of that when booking appointments. I said I was coming in the following day and he said okay. I went, I saw him and everything was fine after that. Sometimes you just have to dig your heels in. Good luck. x

[Lilian226]

Good luck for Tuesday Carnival. Lilian xxxxx

[Carnival567 in reply to Lilian226]

Thank you, fingers and toes crossed

[Katinka46]

So sorry, How unbearably frustrating for you. I am so glad you said what you did. Maybe contact your consultant's secretary? Love and hugs

Kate xx

[Carnival567 in reply to Katinka46]

I will do if they cancel, unfortunately the bank holiday is in the way, but for the first time ever might have a tantrum!!!

[Katinka46 in reply to Carnival567]

Good. Just occasionally it is needed and the fact that you have always been so calm, rational, level-headed will really put the s***s up them. Go for it!

[Time_2_drink]

Keeping fingers crossed that all goes well on Tuesday

[Pam1952]

Hope everything goes well for Tuesday. I'll be thinking of you. Good luck! XXX

[Carnival567]

Thank you

[Ergendl]

Good luck for today, Carnival567