DJ360 6,721 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 3 hours ago, LizzieM said: All you will need to do is be a good lad and do everything the physio tells you to do! Lizzie.. can you even imagine me being anything other than a perfect patient? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Received a phone call from Urology this morning to say forget my appt but instead after reviewing my notes I will have to go for a MRI scan instead. I will be contacted again soon. The plot thickens. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 CF I’m really pleased you haven’t been forgotten or put on the back burner. All the best x 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,404 Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 This afternoon I've been talking my SiL and her tale of woe with hospitals and cancellations. At one time had an appointment with Queens and City with two different consultants. After cancelling Queens they rang asking why and were almost touting for the business. Had her op a week ago at the City and yesterday a confirmation letter came giving her an appointment in two weeks time...at the City! I don't know why the levels of complaints seem to be increasing or why so many missed appointments, surely it can't all be down to Covid? Perhaps curbing staff moonlight in the private sector might help... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Staff moonlighting in the private sector is a big problem within the NHS. The NHS trained them and gave them a secure number but they seek the higher rewards of private medicine but still like to keep a foot in the NHS. I used private practice for my hip operation last year but that was because I’d had enough of the pain and there was no forseeable NHS operation on the horizon. I could afford it but I have strong sympathy for those that can’t. The plastic surgeon, currently awaiting trial for stabbing and attempted arson, was an NHS whistleblower who appeared to have been ganged up on by his moonlighting colleagues. It sounds like he was a desperate man although obviously his actions can’t be condoned. It will be interesting to see what comes out regarding his motives at the trial this September. When I was in industry I had all of my senior employees and their families covered by private medical insurance purely in the interests of keeping the company running efficiently. Since I’ve been retired I’ve not paid for private medical cover but the amount I’ve saved will have paid for my last operation and more. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,181 Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 6 hours ago, catfan said: Received a phone call from Urology this morning to say forget my appt but instead after reviewing my notes I will have to go for a MRI scan instead. I will be contacted again soon. The plot thickens. After my MRI scan 3 weeks ago & my prostate biopsy & bone scan last week I've got to go to City urology for the results on Monday. As you say 'the plot thickens.' Hope all is well for you CF... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 And the same to you colly. Best wishes. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 The very best of good fortune to you both, from me !! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 6 hours ago, philmayfield said: The plastic surgeon, currently awaiting trial for stabbing and attempted arson, was an NHS whistleblower who appeared to have been ganged up on by his moonlighting colleagues. I think you will find your grapevine information is wrong Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 Here's wishing everybody with ongoing issues, a positive outcome. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 6 hours ago, LizzieM said: I think you will find your grapevine information is wrong Phil. I have no information. It's just my opinion. I did however read the details of his complaint against his whistle blower verdict. I think they ganged up on him for revealing how the system was being ripped off by those doing private practice. Whether anything comes out at the trial remains to be seen. All my medical friends are no longer here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 961 Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 I believe a problem with NHS wasting money is the way money is allocated to various departments for their annual budget. I’ve heard recently been told of 2 instances of disgraceful waste. One was from a company why buy surplus and obsolete equipment from the NHS. They have had on more than one occasion boxed of brand new IT equipment, untouched still boxed which had been bought as “if they don’t spend their budget allocation it will be reduced the following year”. Another is someone who does certain contract work for the NHS and was asked to invoice for work that might need doing at some time in the year but not yet done so as to get up to the departments budget spend. I can’t say how accurate these reports are but they are plausible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 Just had a phone call. MRI scan booked this Monday. Phew. They don't hang about. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 Love a Doctor with a sense of humour..........been suffering with bad 'Stomach pains'' lately first thing in the morning...had a telephone consultation yesterday...the Doc prescribed massaging 'Nurofen gel' 3 times a day..and don't be doing the 'Paso Doble' for a while......lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,404 Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 At last the feeling in my hand is returning after todays palaver. Arrived at Derby Royal for a minor op 12:30, left 17:30 with a hand doing a passable imitation of a leg of lamb. I expected to go into a little room stick my hand out and chop, snip, stich and Bob's yer uncle. Oh no, go in the room get undressed put on a gown and we'll give you an anaesthetic!. It was a full monty operating theatre, consultants, surgeons, assistants... At one point I think the car park attendant was in there somewhere. I'm all for proper care and attention but even DB came in to see if I died it was taking so long. Home now and instructed not to remove the dressing until the clinic in ten days time nor must it get wet. There is a giant condom thingy coming from Amazon to wear over my hand so I can shower. In ten days time I bet my is going to be proper stinky! 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,181 Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 Well after my high PSA test, MRi scan, prostate biopsy & nuclear bone scan in the last few weeks I saw a doctor for results at City Hospital today. It turns out I have prostate cancer & was started on hormone therapy today, it hasn't spread anywhere else though. In 2/3 moths I'll be having radio therapy or surgery. Can't believe how fast thing have moved in the last month... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,404 Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 Hopefully your recovery moves even quicker! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 894 Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 Hi Colly, glad to hear you're being well looked after. You're in good hands there at City. As I understand it when there's a question involving men's waterworks + PSA blood test you're automatically on a 2 week max waiting list for each procedure, hence the rapid response. All the best mate. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 Colly, my husband went through all of that about 8 years ago. He had radiotherapy and has been fine since. He had blood tests last week and has got an annual consultation this week with his oncologist. Don’t stress about it, all will be fine. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 Hope everything gets sorted for you colly. Best wishes. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 All the best Colly......i know the feeling when your'e told the news...mine was 7 years ago....... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,455 Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 Colly, I'm sure you'll still be here on Nottstalgia for a long time to come. We have a pretty good track record for people continuing to post here, despite medical interruptions. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,010 Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 Troubling ,worrying time when you are first told, but I can assure you the City Hospital looks after you extremely well and treatment is first class. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 All the very best from me too Colly. Had a similar scare myself a couple of years ago. Thankfully, it turned out to be an enlarged prostrate. Prescribed Finasteride tablets to shrink it back. When all was back, the consultant said I could stop taking the tablets, but I said if it was OK with him I'd carry on with them if it prevents a recurrence. Best of luck to you mate. B. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,181 Posted June 16, 2021 Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 Thanks Brew, Willow Wilson, Lizzie, Catfan, Ben, Cliff, Trogg & Beekay. My wife thought I'd get the all clear like I did just over two years ago, but I knew something was wrong when I kept having more tests/scans. I'm level 4, (Gleason 8 = 4+4) highest it goes is 5. They say radiotherapy is the gold standard but they may not be able to do it because I've had ischemic colitis that has scarred my bowel, got to go & see oncologist in next few weeks to discuss this. It hasn't spread anywhere else so was caught fairly early. Just over a month ago I had no idea this was going on in my body, just shows how quickly your life can change... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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