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Operation cancellation list

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MegGriffin · 15/02/2011 10:59

Hello. I was wondering if anyone has taken a cancellation for an operation for themself or DC and if so how late notice was it?

I am contemplating asking about going on a cancellation list if there is one for an operation I am due to have.

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KurriKurri · 15/02/2011 12:30

I took up a cancellation for a hernia op. they phoned me on a Friday, I had pre op monday and op on the thursday of the next week. HTH

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MegGriffin · 15/02/2011 12:36

Thanks KurriKurri, that sounds like reasonable notice for a cancellation. I think I could do it with two or three days notice (or more) but would struggle if it was the next day.

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KurriKurri · 15/02/2011 12:39

I think they need to allow time for you to have the pre op check up, and get results back from things like the MRSA swab etc. I don't think they'd ever call you in next day

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MegGriffin · 15/02/2011 12:53

Excellent, in that case I think I will go ahead. I guess I can always decline if necessary.

How much time did you save by taking the cancellation? I assume all went well

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KurriKurri · 15/02/2011 12:59

Yes all went well thankyou I was due to have my op this month, instead I had it at the beginning of November.

The nice thing is you don't have as much time to get nervous!

KurriKurri · 15/02/2011 13:00

Meant to say - I only saw the consultant on 30th sept. so was very pleased with the speed of it all.

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MegGriffin · 15/02/2011 13:05

Well you have sold it to me . Im waiting for an anterior repair and have been told it will be 2-3 months so not terrible but it's now all I can think about and I find it stressful.
One more question if you don't mind, Had you received your date for your op when you were offered the cancellation? I wonder if I did nothing how long I would wait for my date to come through. I hate not knowing what is going on and when it's going to be.

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KurriKurri · 15/02/2011 13:24

No I hadn't been given a date, just been told 'it'll probably be in February'

The date for the op usually IME (from other ops) comes through 2-3 weeks before you have it, so you won't hear for a little while I don't think.

I agree it's stressful waiting and also you need to arrange how you're going to manage while you are recovering.

I hope it all goes well for you anyway Meg, and you get your cancellation

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MegGriffin · 15/02/2011 13:25

Thank you

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