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[Eiram50]

Following my ankle replacement on 28/2, I have my first post op check on Monday. I have just received a call from the registrar confirming that I am in one of the high risk groups, asking me if I have any chest pain ( some tightness but not pain) and saying that their experience of me, despite vulnerabilities is that I’m a ‘sprightly’ 53 year old ( made me feel much older?!) and that despite everything, they’re not overly concerned about me but urging me to take all precautions.

Fine.

Then he said that instead of being seen in the clinic I usually would be, Ive to now go to the royal infirmary and their orthopaedic department - which is usually, hugely busy.

I asked about this in light of what he’d said re taking every precaution and was slightly assured by him saying that they’d scaled back appointments and are doing everything possible to ensure distance between patients.

Can’t help but still feel apprehensive and would rather be staying at home. However, fully understand the need to be seen too and ensure there’s no infection etc.

Is it is mad how this makes one doubt and fear the ordinary? Or maybe, it’s just me!

[allanah]

I was nervous going to gp. Think that normal but hopefully hospitals know a thing or two a out infection control x 🤗

[Eiram50 in reply to allanah]

I trust the medical staff - I’m more sceptical about the general public

[AgedCrone in reply to Eiram50]

I have just been to my GP practice pharmacy to collect some drugs....the General Public were like school children in the queue...counting the floor tiles & standing 4 tiles apart!🚶‍♂️xxxx🚶‍♂️xxxx🧍‍♀️xxxx🧍‍♀️

So don’t worry...just point down at the tiles!

[sylvi in reply to AgedCrone]

Thatts a good one darling.xx

[hatshepsut]

Hope you can get parked...it's such a nightmare there. And miles to walk to any department! Take care x