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Advice on Organising Surgery

Inkie

I have had funding confirmed for a surgery in brighton and need to organise the pre-op and actual surgury dates, but i live in the north west. The distance means that i would have to also book a hotel overnignt, as well as the train tickets, and basically i cant do it. Im scared of train travel as it is, and the thought of travelling so far away from home to a strange city to meet strange people is terrifying. I'm not sure how i should deal with this as the only people i could ask for help with this (sister, mum, nan) all have their own issues so they can't help.

If anyone has any suggestions i would super appreciate them, I'm really stressing out about this and its starting to affect my work and application to uni

This is my first post on here so sorry if i mess anything up!

  • Definitely take one step at a time. If you have contact details for the department where you are due to go for the appointment they may have some tips on travel arrangements and accommodation e.g. places to stay near the hospital. If they can't suggest anything, the local tourist information office may be able to help.

    If train travel is difficult, would flying be any better? Or coach?

    Going closer to home could be sensible, but if Brighton is the place that is best for other reasons, you could speak to the health professional who has referred you to Brighton to find out what support they can put in place. If planning a journey and travelling are problematic, that sounds like something you should be able to get some support with. Do you have a social worker or anyone else involved in organizing support for you? Another person who may be able to help you is an advocate.

    If there are any peer support groups (online or face to face) relating to your reason for surgery you might find supportive people there.

    All the best with this.

  • Speak to your GP who may precribe you with BETA Blockers to clam you down.

    Also,

    Listen to music to keep you occupied during the journey and your mind wont be focussed on people.

    You will be fine,

    Good luck