In a pickle

[Eiram50]

So, I have my first post op check for ankle replacement tomorrow and I was all set, with my niece, who is a nurse at the general hospital, giving me a lift in.

However, she had just informed me that her colleague who she was with all day, the colleagues husband is showing symptoms, which effectively means there’s a real risk in my niece taking me into hospital.

Can’t get taxi as in extremely high risk group and we are told not to use public transport.

Can’t not go to appointment as ankles not been seen since operation and registrar was clear I need to go in.

Any ideas or suggestions would be really appreciated x

[Mmrr]

Could a friend take you Marie?

I know their car would carry a risk, but probably less than a taxi and maybe they would wipe the interior down before you got in.

Wear ( preferably disposable) gloves and a scarf in the car, take them off on getting out. Use clean gloves for the return journey.

And all the usual handwashing and so on.

Cant think of anything else, sorry.

[Eiram50 in reply to Mmrr]

Thanks Mmrr. Unfortunately, all my friends are at home with children or at still working within the community. There’s no one available at short notice- I’ve exhausted all avenues 😢

[Mmrr in reply to Eiram50]

Maybe if you contacted the taxi, they would wipe down the taxi ? I know some ta I drivers are doing this anyway ?

[Eiram50 in reply to Mmrr]

I may have to. I actually feel quite upset and can’t believe how anxious I feel about it. Thank you

[Mmrr in reply to Eiram50]

Let us know how you get on ?

Are you going to the WGH ?

[Eiram50 in reply to Mmrr]

No the royal. OPD 6

[Mmrr in reply to Eiram50]

That's maybe better as you can enter from the outside, no need to walk through the hospital corridors.

[Eiram50 in reply to Mmrr]

Definitely and the registrar assured that it would be less busy and they’re ensuring social distancing measures etc. Just got to get myself there 👍

[Moleymum]

A taxi is much safer option that bus or train. Wear gloves and mask/scarf to prevent you touching your face.

[Pippy25]

I'm sorry to hear this and your dilemma. Is there any chance you could ring the hospital department beforehand and get some advice and explain your situation. As Mmrr said is there a friend or neighbour who could help? Hope you can get something sorted and take care x

[Eiram50 in reply to Pippy25]

I’ll try the hospital . Thank you x

[Pippy25 in reply to Eiram50]

Just a thought could a district nurse or a community service come to you even? Apologies if this is not appropriate as I don't know what your appointment entails. Good Luck and let us know how you get on wont you. x

[Eiram50 in reply to Pippy25]

It is appropriate and the WRVS came last week to take me to get my stitches out. I didn’t call them as I didn’t want to put an unnecessary strain on that vital service when I had my niece that could bait things around and get me - I fear now, it is too late to organise with them but I will call first thing in the morning.

Thank you, I genuinely appreciate it x

[Pippy25 in reply to Eiram50]

It's worth a try, Take care x

[Eiram50 in reply to Pippy25]

Definitely but I’m pretty certain they’ll be swamped. But I will try as I do have to get there somehow. I know fear is playing a big part in how difficult that feels right now. Thanks for your suggestions x

[springcross in reply to Eiram50]

I really think that would be the best thing to do. Good luck, I really hope you can get it sorted Eiram. x

[Eiram50 in reply to springcross]

Thanks so much x

[beeckey]

Could you phone the ambulance transport service and see if they could help. I know how you feel with not wanting to bother them but if you explain they might be able to help.Hope you get sorted.x

[Eiram50 in reply to beeckey]

Thanks beeckey, I’ll try in the morning. X

[beeckey in reply to Eiram50]

Glad you are sorted take care x

[Eiram50 in reply to beeckey]

Thanks beeckey

[Gigi71]

Sorry to hear of your dilemma Marie. I have used hospital transport in the past, but could you ask your GP’s surgery for their advice. I do hope you get there. X

[Eiram50 in reply to Gigi71]

Thanks. I’m going to call surgery as they open x

[Stowe]

So sorry to hear your having problems now, I really hope somebody is able to help you,. Good luck today. Wash hands, wear the gloves and scarf. Xxx

[Eiram50 in reply to Stowe]

Will do. Thank you x

[AgedCrone]

I don’t think a taxi is regarded as Public Transport.....phone your local taxi firm & explain your predicament..I’m sure they will help.

[Eiram50 in reply to AgedCrone]

It appears to be so. But I think I’ve managed to get a cousin to take me. They’ve had little exposure to people over the past two weeks so, hopefully be ok. Thanks tho AC

[AgedCrone in reply to Eiram50]

Glad you are sorted...hope your apt goes well...now comes the really hard work- Re-Hab!👩‍🦯

I found a leaflet through my letterbox last night...it had a photo of a young couple with a young baby in my Close...I think to prove they are genuine.

I don’t know them except to smile hello...they have had leaflets professionally printed offering to shop, answers.Qs on phone, and very thoughtfully offering to help setting up Skype etc. for anyone needing assistance,

Restores your faith in human nature doesn’t it?

I will phone & thank them & offer any help I can give them...my next door neighbours have offered to shop for me & I’m Ok for everything else.

Postie not been yet...but having read list of the 12 week house arrest qualifications....it looks as if I’ll be on it! Grrr!

[Eiram50 in reply to AgedCrone]

Restored my faith in human nature. We need to remember in these challenging times, most people are good!

Yes, I await my letter too 😔

Just watching piers Morgan giving Matt Hancock a grilling on GMB. I have to say, I agree totally with piers - something Ive never been able to say in my lifetime!

[springcross in reply to Eiram50]

Me neither! 😖

[springcross in reply to springcross]

Glad you're sorted Eiram. x

[Eiram50 in reply to springcross]

Thank you so much x

[Gigi71 in reply to Eiram50]

Really pleased you have a lift. Hope it goes well. I have an US today, quite apprehensive as it’s an East London Hospital. I starved now, so I’m going. X

[Eiram50 in reply to Gigi71]

Hope all goes well xx

[AgedCrone]

Yes I’ve got that on.....PM is not my favourite either .... I have had it up to my armpits with arrogant television interviewers who frame their questions in such a way that whatever answer a politician gives ....it makes them look as if they are wriggling out from under....that is when the likes of PM isn’t interrupting them.

I’m getting to admire those who manage to answer and show up the interviewers for what they are......egomaniacs!

This situation has gone far beyond anything anybody ever dreamed of...it’s time to stop playing the Blame Game & force the idiots who will not understand if they don’t accept the 2M rule....we will ALL be housebound & our children will be paying for it for the rest of their lives....although they probably will be anyway.

[Eiram50 in reply to AgedCrone]

Absolutely

[Leics]

I’m glad you have perhaps sorted out your dilemma. I got a note through the letterbox yesterday from someone I’ve never met a family don the street offering to shop, dog walk or go to pick up prescriptions. Although I’m having to isolate like many others I’m ok atm because I have family and my hubby to do the shopping etc I’m having to keep my distance as much as possible from my husband at home and not seeing family except through Skype etc. I did send a message to the family though saying I’m ok and thanking them for supporting others. There are lots of genuine fabulous people out there and I’m sure everyone will hopefully be ok and get the help if it’s needed.

[BonnieG123]

I had to go in last week for my post op on knee. neighbor dropped out but another friend who lives an hour away took me. They took my temp before I could enter office. I would think go with your niece and take extra precautions. Wear gloves. Mask if possible. Have wipes handy. When you get home throw your clothes in the wash. Best regards.

[Eiram50 in reply to BonnieG123]

Been, all went well ( I think!). Thank you x

[BonnieG123 in reply to Eiram50]

Great!

[Hidden in reply to Eiram50]

👍

[springcross in reply to Eiram50]

Great news. x

[Paisley58]

No ideas, sorry, hoping to heaven something gets sorted soon. Wished I could take you but not allowed out.....