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Very worried about hospital appointment

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PineappleIceLolly · 13/08/2022 09:59

I’ve been waiting a long time for an appointment with a consultant at the hospital and its today (i was really surprised they’re doing them on Saturdays but its brilliant that they are) It’s for a health problem I’ve had for almost all of covid but due to lockdowns and delays its taken a much longer time than usual. The gp said it’s beyond the scope of what they can help with so referred me

I suddenly feel so worried and nervous about going. I’ve been desperate for help as the health problem is really getting me down now, and I was so happy when I got the letter with the appointment because it means it will be getting fixed now!

I don’t know why I suddenly feel so scared but I do. I guess it’s just the pressure of it being such a long delay and then finally happening, I just want it over and done with so I can get my health back to normal! I’m not very experienced with hospitals (thankfully) and I’m just worried that the doctor I get doesn’t listen to me or doesn’t believe what I’m saying and I’ve waited so long and they won’t fix my health. I don’t know what to expect at the appointment and my mind is just filling in the blanks with the worst possibilities!

I’ve absolutely no reason to believe this will happen as it’s never happened to me before- but i have a bad habit of over thinking things and im probably doing the same now. Im just worried about it for some reason!

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applegrumbles · 13/08/2022 10:01

It’s understandable you feel like this after waiting so long! Would it help if you wrote down the most important things you want to tell them and any questions you want to ask?

Myshitisreal · 13/08/2022 10:06

Second that suggestion.

Make sure you've eaten (as long as you haven't been told to fast or anything). Take a drink and snack.

Write stuff down in bullet points to help get your points across. Don't be worried about bringing pen and paper out. Write notes if it's helpful.

Relax a bit, this won't be a new thing to the doctor.

Take a distraction for waiting times (I take crochet, but crossword, book, fidget toy - whatever works for you)

Plan yourself a nice chilled evening tonight, something to look forward to.

Good luck xx

Myshitisreal · 13/08/2022 22:59

Just wondered how you got on?

baky · 13/08/2022 23:05

Hope it went well

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