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Went for more tests in Cardiology yesterday, Orrible experience!!! A needle shoved into my vein I then had to sit in the waiting room for 15 minutes with my arm stretched out as the drugs used for the major infusions had not turned up from B'Ham.. The young woman who followed me collapsed and had to be revived during the preparation and treatment, her blood pressure had dropped to zero, the blood pressure monitors were not working correctly and it took five attempts to get readings on the same arm as the needle and infusion was placed, it got blocked so panic stations and a flush out... Agonising.. they could not put the monitor on the other arm due to that being the side where I had breast surgery, .. Then off to eat something fatty!!! in preparation for the heart xrays.. The first attempt was unsuccessful so I had to wait for a second session.. Lovely girls who recognised me from previous visits.

What a day.. long drive home to find my guest had gone on a bus ride, I felt terrible as I had neglected him during his four day stay, he returns to Germany today..we went to the pub for dinner, home exhausted to fall into bed.. £7.00 parking fee grrrr. Could not believe that nurses and doctors also have to pay for parking

((((((((Kate)))))))) xx

Oh poor you Kate.

I hadn't realised that hospital staff had to pay to park - it must cost them a fortune (although I assume they can buy a season ticket or something).

ho kate how awfull for you
have a rest today
and a hug xxxxx

Kate that all sounds horrible ((((((x)))))))

I hope the tests come back with good results, and that you feel better soon xxxxx

I am sure your guest understood ((((((((((((((((((Kate)))))))))))))))))))))

Not a pleasant experience for you Kate.

Rest and relax today xx and hope the results come back soon.

Kate, been there, done that, similar situation with the 'drugs' not turning up due to snow! This, a few years back. The nil-by-mouth from the night before had me nauseous.... and I was sent home, so I know exactly how you feel.

Take a good long rest today. ((((Kate))))

Oh Kate, I'm pleased its over. Fingers crossed for good results

((((((((((((Kate)))))))))))) You poor thing, what a rotten day you had. I hope you are feeling more relaxed today. Please take care xxx

What a day indeed Kate, I hope your results are good.

It's not just NHS where things happen like that. John had to have surgery in 2010, in a local private hospital, and got as far as being wheeled into the operating theatre before it was discovered that a vital piece of equipment which should've been delivered hadn't arrived so he had to come home and go through it all a week later.