Hello Everyone,
Arrived at Preston Royal Hospital this morning at 7.00am ready for my TURBT. So many people waiting at registration desk. After sitting in the waiting area for 60 minutes I was taken to a side ward for BP and Oxygen test all OK. Returned to waiting area and had to wait a further 30 minutes before the anaesthetist arrived to whisk me away to discuss anaesthetic and mini Pre Op. Returned to waiting area again and finally spoke to surgeon who explained the procedure and signed consent form. Back to waiting area. Finally taken to side ward at 12.30 ready for theatre. I got past half way mark of my Val Mcdermid book at 2.00 pm. The Nurse informed me surgery was very busy with two new patients bumped into my space. I was allowed a small cup of water at 2.30 pm with a view of a 4.30 pm theatre spot. I was preparing to have my TURBT at 4.30 pm and transfer to Ward 11 to recover and stay the night. 5.00 pm procedure cancelled. Given a lovely and welcoming cup of tea before going home. 10 hours sat waiting but it is what it is. Nobody’s fault! Have to wait for new appointment now. Garviv
Oh . What a bummer. Cancellations are bad enough, but waiting all that time must have been awful. I hope you get a new date soon. Best wishes.
Hi Garviv...such a torturous day and ghastly wait for your first cup of tea! I'd find that the worst agony 
Hope they call you in again soon. Hx
