Wussy needs advice please.
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Hi there @kmakm...I've just been on the phone to my very efficient, compassionate and dedicated breastcare nurse. Was still waiting (since 9am) for a return call from the Head of Department Social Worker and the Patient Representative Officer. As I had suspected, trying to get ahold of either of these personages is like trying to pick up mercury with a pair of tweezers. Impossible and frustrating!!!. As to the age thing, no, I'm not yet a Senior Citizen (none the capital letters ...ha ha) I'm the grand old age of 60, so too old for paediatrics, and not yet long in the tooth enough for Gerontology or the Royal Commission. My breast care nurse has girded HER loins and taken up her Battle Banner, and is going in to bat on my behalf as we speak. She has told me that she will inform them in no uncertain terms that unless they get their shit together, and find an appropriate minion to put in the lines the day before, with generous amounts of Happy Juice as well as the local anaesthetics for wrist and groin, it aint going to happen. I'll pick up my bucket and spade and go back home. She reckons the Neurosurgeon will not be a happy chappy if that happens, which they will know full well, and she is confident they will comply. Why oh why do we have to bitch and moan before we get treated as I'm sure these 'professionals' would want their daughters, sisters, wives or mothers?5
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And maybe print this off and give it to them .... multiple copies!
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I'm stressing out reading this. Not necessary isn't the same as not possible. I think stick to your guns and the advice others have given is good if you're able0
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I did mean to say that this is distressing to read - I can't imagine how you must be feeling. (My husband came in to talk to me as I was typing)0
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Well folks, I've decided that I deserve to live boldly this evening. I've retired to my sofa with a packet of choccy covered raisins, a bottle of Amarula, which I was given for my birthday in June, and remains as yet in a virginal state, and my knitting. Methinks I'll partake liberally with both my solids and my liquids. Yummm....6
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Choc covered sultanas are one of my all time favourite things. Bon appetit!0
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OMFG , tell them to go fuck themselves, that either you get sedation or no go. Definitely demand it be done the day before. Your not a wuss either. It's disgusting they won't help make the procedure less traumatic for you.1
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OMFG !! @AllyJay where do these people get off not listening ????
Glad you stuck to your guns & hope it all works out for you xx
@kmakm don't get me started on the govt & aged care !!
Spent all friggin day trying to get my dad into respite care !
Discovered him on the floor after he'd had a fall , 2 hrs wait for ambulance guys to come , so he lay there waiting until my brother came & was able to get him up .
I had to make a million calls to get help its crazy .
Luckliy we found a place with lovely staff that are currently looking after him .
Maybe I'll sleep tonight , probably not !0 -
@tigerbeth
What a stressful and upsetting experience for you. I am pleased that you were able to organise some respite care for your father. My warmest thoughts are with you.
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@tigerbeth Oh good grief! That is dreadful, but what a relief you've found a safe haven for him. Some deep breathing & meditation for you tonight? Look after yourself. K xox0
