AIBU to be annoyed after my operation was cancelled at hospital?

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TheOpalFox · 01/05/2026 11:48

Would you be annoyed if you travelled an hour to go to your operation… and you had the gown on and socks and they cancelled ???????? Due to staff issues. ? :(

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Nourishinghandcream · 01/05/2026 12:05

Nothing new there, frustrating yes but par for the course.

I had my gallbladder out 20yrs ago and I was warned that until I was actually in the operating theatre, there was every chance the operation may be cancelled (as had happened to the lady sat next to me in pre-op).

That said, it works the other way as well.
My BIL was referred for a minor op a few months ago and was put on the waiting list expecting it to be 6-12months.
The SAME WEEK he got a call and was asked if he could attend on the Friday as a slot had become available (he did and it was carried out successfully).

Namechangedforthisoneyep · 01/05/2026 12:01

Staff issues might not always mean that they didn’t rota enough staff or someone called in sick. It could be that something urgent came up and staff were called to that. Or something went on longer than expected and they cancelled yours so that there wasn’t a knock on effect for everything else. Still shit for you though.

Overworkedandunderwhelmed · 01/05/2026 11:50

You're not unreasonable to be annoyed, no. It must be very frustrating.

However, there's not much the hospital can do about it.

shellyleppard · 01/05/2026 11:49

Thats madness. They must have known staffing levels before getting you ready?? Hope you get sorted soon x

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