Evening Dougie. I don't think you were silly at all and I don't blame you. I would have done the same thing.  It is so frustrating that some elements of our NHS are so appallingly bad that they let the whole system down completely.  We have some excellent doctors and first class medicine that we often can't use because they're tied into such bad administration.

I know yours is not an isolated case because I've seen it myself and I've seen first hand just how it frustrates the doctors, surgeons and nurses whose hard work and dedication is undermined by the shoddy system.  You should continue to make your dissatisfaction known.  I hope today's event helped get a little frustration off your chest too.

At least you got the MRI out of the way and hopefully it will give some answers.  I think you should give yourself a pat on the back and feel satisfied that, although today didn't quite go to plan, it wasn't wasted.  Today you took on the NHS.  Well, you're quite used to fighting these days!  

Have a restful night.   X

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That's definitely annoying. Even if you're not feeling poorly a long wait is very tiresome.

I remember taking our eldest to Great Ormond Street once a year and on occasion having to wait a couple of hours. to be fair it was usually because of a problem with another patient but hospital waiting rooms are not a great place to spend too much time.

Isn't the hospital able to arrange transport for you?  I'm not really familiar with this area but I thought there was a service available. Keeping a taxi waiting outside sounds like an expensive option.  

Anyhow, fingers crossed for the MRI scan results.

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Thanks for the posts of support guy's, the reaction to my action was not as suspected, I thought people would be down on me like a ton of bricks. Long term, I may well suffer for my actions, but it did make me feel a little better walking out.

I am still very, very tired, but bodily functions are working well, and I am happy with that. Eating is the only issue right now, and will have to be addressed. 

I have a few days respite now before battle resumes on Monday.

 

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Morning Dougie.  I'm not convinced that you will suffer long term by your actions yesterday and sometimes you need to address the short term problems first.  It seems clear to me that hanging around waiting was doing you no good mentally and emotionally.  It was wearing you down and you acted accordingly.  Sometimes you just have to regain control over your own life!  

I agree with Gandalf, the hospital should be able to arrange transport for your visits.  If it isn't something you've explored already, maybe you should make enquiries.  You shouldn't have to bear the cost yourself, especially with the number of appointments you have.

Here's hoping you have a better day.  Remember to smile occasionally!  It's good therapy.   X

 

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This has been discussed a few times in the course of this thread, and it really comes down to a question of choice. Do I want transport waiting for me so that I can be home usually within the hour, or do I want to wait for transport to arrive, then be at the mercy of how many others are in the vehicle, and get home 3 to 4 hours later. My actions from yesterday answers that.

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Evening Dougie.   Yes the question of hospital transport has already been discussed and I'm frustrated for you.  I wish there was a solution to this problem that would make life a little less stressful for you.  Of course if the NHS got their appointment system sorted, the problem wouldn't exist.    There were times I felt there was a fortress around the people who could help my mum.  It is so annoying but at least you showed them how you felt.  

Well, that all happened yesterday and I'm hoping you've had a more 'normal' day today doing something that makes you happy.  X 

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Hi Dougie,

I can imagine it was very frustrating being kept waiting like that... In my long experiences with the NHS around 75% of the experience is really waiting around... Waiting for appointments, waiting for tests, waiting for test results, waiting for your treatments, etc...

Take a few days rest and relaxation and hopefully you'll be feeling ready for everything to ramp up again on Monday.

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Morning Dougie.  I hope you've managed to get some sleep and feel a bit more positive today.  I know it's a hard slog for you with new battles every day and other people aren't helping at all, but you do have the strength to fight.  Don't let the b'stards grind you down!  You've shown such determination and I know you have it in you, I have faith in you.  

Make today a good day!   X

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Hope you're OK Dougie.  Thinking about you.  X

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Hope you're ok Dougie, good on you for a least having the gumption to not stand for the messing around you seem to endure on a daily basis. Keep fighting xx

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Morning Dougie. Still thinking about you and sending lots of supporting vibes and comforting hugs.  Xx

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Me too :-) 

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Make that 3......

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Here, waiting and rooting for you Dougie.. 

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Thanks for the posts guy's. I am not in a good place right now, and don't have much to add, so I will be keeping quiet for a few days.

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Still thinking of you Dougie.

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I did wonder if that was the case.  Hope you get through this difficult patch, Dougie.

At least the weather might help lift your spirits for a few days if you can get out.

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Sorry to hear its a bad time for you Dougie - I can't imagine how crap you must be feeling, but I hope you bounce back like a true Mackem and post again soon. We're all rooting for you.

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Yes, me too.

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Me too. 

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Aww Dougie. I guessed you were down and i thought it had come to the point of you not wanting to say any more.  The point where it's all been said before.  It's a long slog and words are sometimes not enough but if thoughts could heal, you'd be quite well now because we all genuinely care about you and we're willing you to feel better.

Sometimes when you're feeling so low, it's hard to see a way out but there always is a way.  You just need to take a step back and relax for a while and then come back all guns blazing.  You may think at this moment in time that you've lost the fight within you, but you haven't.  It's still there.  Somewhere deep down, but I believe it will surface again.  

If you really want to take a break from posting, that's OK. You have to do what's best for you.  But just remember we're here for you and we care!  I'll certainly be thinking about you and I know others will be too.  

Take care Dougie.  I'll keep looking for your posts. X

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Take care Dougie. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't check on here for news. Hope you come through this difficult patch.

I guess it's all been said before and you just gotta fight the fight! I hope you find the strength within soon and you feel a bit better. Thinking of you and sending love and healing vibes xx

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Rest and let the world go by. Join us when you can . We shall be here....

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