After a restless night got up at silly o clock and had a shower, shave etc and set off for Blackpool Victoria Hospital for my lobectomy on upper right lung. Arrived at 08.30 am and had bloods taken, BP and heartbeat tested and had another antiseptic shower, gowned and fitted with surgical stockings. Back in the waiting room the first patient suitably gowned said he had been waiting since 06.00 and said the surgeons were experiencing problems with the camera on the Robot. At 10.30 am he was escorted to theatre for his procedure. Ten minutes later the Surgeon arrived to see me and explained the problems with the camera had been resolved but my operation had been cancelled. I was the final patient on today’s list and therefore they could not guarantee to start my operation today. He was very apologetic and offered to arrange a taxi to take me home- which I refused, Mrs Garviv collected me at 12.15. Operation rescheduled for Monday 30th November at 06.00 am. Fingers crossed.
Oh Garviv. What a bummer after gearing yourself up for it. I hope all goes smoothly on 30th. Best wishes.
Hello H, yes you’re right. Every cloud has a silver lining. Friday Curry night is back on! mmmm what shall I make? Mrs Garviv has been baking Christmas cakes for Sister in Law and friends. Maybe if I asked nicely we could have some scones this week. Early night I think. Stay well x
Garviv
