I feel your pain Amex, they can be shocking at getting things sorted at times. I remember sitting in hospital waiting to be discharged and they took 8 hours to do it because nobody could be arsed doing the paperwork. They had come round at 10am and the doctor said I could go home so my wife sorted a baby sitter out and came and sat with me until 6pm which was a bloody joke.
Chin up mate and hope you get mobile soon, kick off a bit that usually helps a little
I'm so sorry to be reading this. It's all to familiar to me; I've had a similar problems over the last couple of years. :angry: Great care if you can get to be seen.Originally Posted by Amex
Try phoning them and asking to be put on the list for a cancellation, then keep phoning if you don't get one. This worked for me more than once.
Good luck
Stef
good call Steff
when i had to go in with my heart they gave me an appointment 5 weeks away but i was seen by the end of the week by ringing every morning for a cancellation. they are happy about this as it fills an empty slot.
Feel for you Steve, hang in there mate, can't be easy, but you'll get through it
Update:
Had final operation yesterday to remove pins that went through both bones:thumbup:
Can now partial weight bear.
Still have crutches but they are the Elbow type:w00t:
It feels good to put my foot down even if its in snow, drove to work this morning for the first time since 17th September.
Every day three times a day i have been doing stretch movements with my foot to try and get it moving, yesterday the Consultant said he feels i will get back up to 80-85 % i am aiming for 86%
Good news on the progress Amex :thumbup:Update:
Had final operation yesterday to remove pins that went through both bones:thumbup:
Can now partial weight bear.
Still have crutches but they are the Elbow type:w00t:
It feels good to put my foot down even if its in snow, drove to work this morning for the first time since 17th September.
Every day three times a day i have been doing stretch movements with my foot to try and get it moving, yesterday the Consultant said he feels i will get back up to 80-85 % i am aiming for 86%
Sounds like you're making good progress, well done
Top news Steve If you can run at 85% as well that would be superbUpdate:
Had final operation yesterday to remove pins that went through both bones:thumbup:
Can now partial weight bear.
Still have crutches but they are the Elbow type:w00t:
It feels good to put my foot down even if its in snow, drove to work this morning for the first time since 17th September.
Every day three times a day i have been doing stretch movements with my foot to try and get it moving, yesterday the Consultant said he feels i will get back up to 80-85 % i am aiming for 86%
Update- 31-1-11
Not a lot to say really, swelling still prevalent gets worse during day, which restricts movement, am walking and feel my legs are getting stronger, over this weekend i have walked 8 miles with about 2000 foot of climb over Pendle in two outings, not a lot i know but god it felt fantastic.
Up is easy! its the bloody down hill that i look like a drunk sea merchant that has been at sea for 50 years and steps on to land! i am (sorry for this) having to use walking poles for the down hill just to steady myself.
i am still trying to convince myself it will take time to get right i am just so bloody impatient.
We are off to New Zealand next week for our 25th wedding anniversary cant wait, i asked consultant "am i ok to bungee jump" he just looked at me and shook his head??????
i suppose i have to understand that time is still needed, but i sit here smiling, so all is not too bad
This is great news Steve. Bloody big up to you for walking 8 miles and 2000ft ascent! :thumbup: Come on, now that IS progress! :thumbup:
I'll let you off just this once for the walking poles if it makes you safe descending!
Have a fabulous time in NZ and Happy Anniversary!
Take care and keep smililng xxx
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