Aftercare feel lost

Hi Bolly49. I suppose every doctors is different. My husband recently had a telephone appointment to discuss a shoulder injury and has been referred for an ultrasound off the back of the telephone call. My daughter rang them about a knee problem and got a face to face appointment same day!

I also had low calcium and vitamin d levels after my stoma reversal and was put on a high dosage tablet for a month. I now take a daily tablet but just a cheap over the counter one from the supermarket - my doctor says it is the 1 vitamin that she insists all her family takes.

With regard to the bladder issue - do you explain what the problem is when you ring up or do you insist on seeing a doctor? It may be that a nurse practitioner could see you and test your sample and prescribe antibiotics if necessary? 

Hope you’re able to get sorted

Take care

Karen x

Hi Bolly49....... First has your post cancer care been officially been transferred to your GP from the Hospital?....... this can make a difference.

I can't say I have problems getting face to face appointments with my GP. if I feel it is urgent I can ring at 8am and most likely get an appointment on the day.

But for ongoing bloods and general post treatment check-ups these are done by our GP Surgery Nurse Practitioners then test results are always reviewed by the GP and appointments are set up if required.

I have a 3 monthly check in with my GP but we do this over the phone and where required she will get me in normally no more than 2-3 days later.

I think you may need to talk with your Hospital Team to get them to communicate with your GP as to what they are looking for them to do and as to the time frame these things should be done.

Thank you Karen for your reply.  I always do start off can I make a face to face with GP or nurse practitioner.  I think to be honest it's very much post code lottery regarding appointments.  I have managed to book an appointment with paramedic practitioner in two weeks

Take care,

Bolly

Hi, thank you for your response.  From my understanding my post cancer care will not be down to GP, but a specialist nurse as & when.  I have made an appointment to see paramedic practitioner in 2 weeks.  I think it is very much post code lottery re seeing GP.

Take care

Bolly x

Hi Bolly49,I feel for you,I have had the same sort of problems.It’s stress that you don’t need.I hope your paramedic practitioner appointment is helpful.Best wishes Jane x

Hi Winkers60, I know it's a weird thing to say but doesn't it make you feel better to know you are not alone with something like this.  So thank you for saying. Take care of yourself , Bolly xx

Hi Bolly,Yes it does.I could have written your post.We had an awful receptionist at the health centre and dealing with her was so stressful.I wish I had complained as I had so much hassle after my surgery.I’d change practices like a shot if I could drive.Take care,Love Jane xx

Hi Bolly49. Could you not walk into your doctor’s surgery and speak to the receptionist face to face. I don’t know if this is allowed. I have had mental issues since being diagnosed nearly 2 years ago. It’s mostly always telephone appointments but as we have moved a bit more out of lock down I have requested face to face. The doctor phoned and I have the last two appointments face to face. I’m sorry just seen this post so I hope you have been sorted. Xx