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Quote: Originally posted by heath63 on 23/7/2012

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I have just googled the consultant for Arrowpark,  he seems to be one of 10 leading consultants, who specialises in abnormal uterine bleeding, menorrhagia, fibroids ect.

I do not understand that the clinic said that Arrowpark does not deal with my condition. When they do.

But was directed to a different hospital.   Am I being too finicky and except the hospital which they choose,  rather than the one which I would prefer?

Arrowpark is only up the road, easy to either drive or even take a taxi to, if need be.

Liverpool Womens would be at least 2 buses.  Or through the tunnel if I drive.

heath63

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It could be because of the location of the specialist equipment used to do the actual Ablation, not all hospitals will have this as its a very expensive piece of kit.

My nearest hospital is much smaller than the new Derby Royal super-hospital which is 12 miles away, and like you two busses to catch if you do not drive or have your own transport. In a way I was lucky though, the hospital being almost brand new ment that their equipment was the latest and best model available, and i would rather have that than something second best done closer to home.

Julia

Can I just say no matter where you go or how many buses etc you have to get. Get it done, your health is more important that where its done. We live in the catchment of the Marsden Hospital for cancer etc. Some travel the full length of the country to get treatment because its better to have treatment than be on a waiting list.

I took the maternity pads with me in case. I used them many times when caught out.I was so glad when mine was all done & over with.

Buses all the way as Bob had the only car we had. The buses although frequent was hard to get up onto no fancy lower floors then.

Here's hoping for getting to done quickly.

Thank you everyone.

Thank you Sharon, you have reasurred me about the Liverpool Womens, Ken said it would try and work it out that, he will be able to take me there and back.

I feel such a relief that I am on my way to have everything sorted.  

Heather

I had a total hsyterectomy at the end of march, for anyone having the same I found this website a god send.........

 http://www.menopausematters.co.uk/

fin

Hi everyone, 

An update.  It had taken months back and forth to the  hospital.  Ken was brill taking me to my appointsments for various things.

I had my endometrial ablation Jan 17th.   I wish I had it done when I first asked.  I have an appointment in May. To make sure it was successful.   

I had to make sure that may blood pressure controlled, one of my medication was increased.  I suffer from White Coat Syndrome, which makes it difficult.  At home it's ok. at the clinic or hospital.  It goes right through the roof.

I still have a little discharge, but normal.  My Bp, is so much better.

also feel a lot more chilled, much calmer person, like I use to be before it became uncontrollable.   No longer do I have moodswings. So much more stable now.  I didn't realise how much they affected me.

Ken and Son have noticed a big difference in me.  

Thank you everyone for the encouragement and thoughtfullness.

heath63

That's great Gail, I hope so too.

Thank you both. 

heath63