Hi i am awaiting ankle fusion, i am a bit p....d off as i was due to have it approx Oct, i had pre-warned waiting office that i was going to visit parents in Eire,in Sept, but prior to going i got letter for opp, during my 2wks in Eire, as i had already got the tickets and my parents were looking forward to my visit, i could not attend the opp date, i informed the surgeons secretary,and the waiting office they said they had no record of me informing them, i was fuming , i was told that i would be put on the cancellation waiting list, and the ordinary list (bottom of that).


I am still waiting, i contact them by phone often, i am not sure where i stand, i was first put on the list in July, this feels like i have been waiting way longer than the 18 wk time i was originally told, and they are getting away with it, i am now off work with depression, i feel this is due to the pain in my ankle my job is so difficult at the moment, i work in the nhs with the mental health team and have done for 22yrs, so i am often face to face with depression, i have just come to terms with my own feelings, i think that waiting for this opp is another factor and having my daughter and 2 young grandsons staying with me whilst her divorce is going through .

I will wait until after Xmas if i get no where i will contact pals, i can,t think of anything else to do, So sorry i feel like i am writing my autobiography, i just need to get it all off my chest as i have been feeling so weepy, hubby is great i don,t want to burden my daughter as she has enough to contend with.


Thank you for reading and listining to me, i have been keeping up with you all, but its only now that i feel able to chat.
Anne-m xxx

p.s has anyone had ankle fusion? how did you do?

Dear Anne-m,

I am truly so very sorry to hear of all the aggravation you have been given over the date for this ankle operation. It is unbelieveablr that they should keep you waitig so long and have no record of you...

The only suggestion is that you kick up a fuss with your GP? and possibly your rheumy too?

It is depressing just being messed around and that's without all the pain and worry you;re experiencing.

No wonder you feel a little depressed, perhaps you can try some St John's Wort or ask for some CBT? It must be an anxious time for your daughter too.

Much love,
Amanda

Amanda, I have spoken to Rheumy nurse and g.p they were very understanding, but did not offer any assistance, maybe i do not push hard enough for help,

I will do something after xmas if i do not her anything, my G.P has signed me off for 1mth, and told me to have a good rest! i am trying, i am not good at rest and relaxing.
I will try St johns wort, is that tablet or liquid form? what is CBT?

Thank you so much Amanda.
Anne-m xx

Hello Anne
I believe it could be as long as 6-8 weeks non weight bearing. But I have been told to not return to work for about 12 weeks. That is the bit I'm not looking forward to. But in the end I'm sure it will all be worth it.
Kelly

Anne, sorry you are having to wait so long. I think chronic pain does drag you down, especially if you can see no end to it. You need a date fro your op, so you can focus on that. It does sound as though you have a lot on your plate. I hope you hear something soon.

Deb x

Deb I think you are right re the opp date, it didn,t help poor Kelly they changed the date its such a long old wait.
Kathleen i would like to wish you and all the nras users the very best peaceful and pain free xmas new year and for ever.
Anne-m xx

Hi hon - sorry you are having such a painful time - try to make the most of your time at home. It's scandalous that you are having to wait so long. These so called professionals just don't seem to "get" how much the pain affects us.

Do hope that despite all the problems, you manage to have a lovely Christmas with your family.
Much love
Jeanxxxxx

We're much the same - going to friends for lunch on Christmas Day and seeing our "gang on Boxing day. It'll be so nice just to relax with the grandkids and not have to cook!
xxxxxxx