Very worrying letter

by EmzH 2nd July 2015, 12:07 pm

I've received a letter from my hospital and anaesthetist requesting me to go in to have a meeting about "detailed aspects of the anaesthetic that i did not think it would be helpful to explain to you at the time of surgery" & that he has been "persuaded" that i now have all the relevant information.

It's made me pretty worried that something fairly serious happened during my surgery that so far (8weeks down the line) no one's told me about.

by **Charlii** 2nd July 2015, 12:13 pm

Wow, that sounds ominous. I'm sure its fine, you've come out the other side ok...but the wording of that does sound dodgy. I'd go in and talk to them asap to find out. Let us know what happens (obviously within reason so its not incriminating to anyone and you're ok discussing it)

by Vickyxo 2nd July 2015, 12:31 pm

Oh god, i dont blame you for feeling worried. Id be the same. You should defo give them a call and find out. Hope everythings okay!! Xxxx

by EmzH 2nd July 2015, 12:34 pm

I'm going to try & get in to see them next week if i can so i'll update you then xx

by Twinky 2nd July 2015, 12:42 pm

Wow [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] sounds odd, very curious.
Hope the chat goes well, let us know how you get on lovey x

by 9NDFp 2nd July 2015, 12:58 pm

Gosh that sounds very odd @emz! Can totally understand you feeling worried, hope they give you acceptable answers! Thinking of you and hope the appointment goes well next week xxx

by JadeB91x 2nd July 2015, 2:32 pm

How strange Emz, hope you can get in ASAP to find out what its all about! Bet you've got all sorts going round mind! xx

by Skates 2nd July 2015, 3:40 pm

Try not to worry too much but yes I would try and push for an appointment quickly so you can put your mind at rest - how unsettling, hope you are ok xx
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by Montana 2nd July 2015, 3:51 pm

It might be something very small but because of all their legal paperwork have to explain it face to face. Hopefully anyway. Good luck

by blush89 2nd July 2015, 4:45 pm

How strange!! Chin up and try and stay calm. Let us know how you get on chick xx

by Emma71 2nd July 2015, 5:56 pm

What a horribly worded communication , guaranteed to panic you! Though sure it will just be referring to something you need to know if you need another ga in the future xx

by anneritchley 2nd July 2015, 6:22 pm

Yes emma71 you have probably hit the nail on the head. It may be something like your blood pressure during surgery or something along those lines. But take it as a positive, and it's something that you need to know about during any further surgery you may have . Xxx

by anneritchley 2nd July 2015, 6:23 pm

Sorry I meant Emzh xxx

by Mammamia 2nd July 2015, 6:43 pm

That is unsettling! Try to worry although it's natural to be worried. Hopefully you can see them soon but otherwise perhaps ask if they can shed some light over the phone first so you can consider it and stop worrying. It's terrible that it said they needed to be persuaded....whatever happened to openness and transparency! Perhaps they have your concerns at heart and dont want to worry you, like Emma71 says some knowledge to bear in mind for a future GA. Or perhaps they've done a review and realised they made a slight medication error that they should share with you, but no harm done as like chari says you're out the other side with a good recovery. Knowledge is power so good that they are sharing. Keep us posted but bear in mind any legalities (if any!) before doing so!

by Emma71 2nd July 2015, 7:01 pm

Oh now I reckon it's the latter, that theyve had a good old consult with the lawyers and been told they need to tell you some slight thing they did wrong. Obviously no harm done as you are fine but sounds like they've been told legally they have to disclose xx

by **mirren001** 3rd July 2015, 3:27 am

Could be any number of things that the ladies above have mentioned, as others have said you are fit & recovering well so try not to worry too much in the meantime! Hug

XXX

by anneritchley 3rd July 2015, 7:57 am

They would have to tell you about a medication error. We have this happen at work at times, and it has to be reported. Xx

by EmzH 3rd July 2015, 6:51 pm

It's come directly from the anaesthetist rather than the hospital or my clinic so it's obviously very much related to him & something he did/didn't do/should have told me about on the day of my surgery. Didn't see him again after being put under though xx

by anneritchley 6th July 2015, 2:49 pm

Hi, I never see my anaesthetist after the op either. I think usually they have no need to. Unless there was a problem xxx

by **COOKIE** 7th July 2015, 1:47 pm

I can understand your concern sweetheart, but do try not to let this worry you too much - you're here! You're OK! And given that the aneasthetist was 'persuaded' as you say to contact you, I should imagine this to be something very minor, otherwise you really would have been informed about whatever it was immediately after surgery when your surgeon comes round to check you over and see that all is well.

Please let us know how you get Emz. Xx

by EmzH 7th July 2015, 3:36 pm

Hi [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]! Welcome back! Thanks. I still haven't been able to get an appointment booked but as soon as i've been in to see him i'll give you ladies an update xx

by Skates 7th July 2015, 3:42 pm

Cookies back! Stars

by **COOKIE** 7th July 2015, 4:02 pm

EmzH wrote:Hi [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]! Welcome back! Thanks. I still haven't been able to get an appointment booked but as soon as i've been in to see him i'll give you ladies an update xx

Thanks Emz Hug

I'd personally be taking the lack of urgency to talk to you as another sign that whatever it is they have to tell you isn't going to be that bad hun. I hope you're feeling at least a little less anxious now. Xx

Skates wrote:Cookies back!

Haha! Sure am Skates xx

by muddypaws 10th July 2015, 7:14 pm

Hey [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] Did you manage to get an appointment to see what the letter was about Hun? x

by EmzH 10th July 2015, 7:21 pm

Hi [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. Not yet. They were struggling to fit me in at a time that they couldn't guarantee i'd be waiting for ages - self employed so can't really afford to spend half the day there. Have to phone them again on monday to try & sort something xx

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