Mini Rant / Vent

Jobsworths. No passion for people, just petty Dictators.

This is what happens whenever Healthcare is inextricably linked with Government.

Exactly - no real accountability, their job doesn't depend on positive outcomes and it's not them being messed around.    In the worst case, 'lessons will be learned' - until the next time.

Still, everyone claps for the NHS......

Sounds very frustrating. I hope you can find something to comfort yourself with before the next operation. 

And it's good to vent, so good on you for doing it.

I agree the NHS is flawed. I believe healthcare should be affordable or free for people who need it but the NHS is too unaccountable. The Swiss and Dutch from what I understand have a better system. They can get it subsidised there as well but different private companies compete to provide the care, and the government regulates them well to fight corruption. 

Thanks - I just hope they give me a little extra meds to make me less acutely aware of what's going on.

Christ, that's an awkward situation! I suppose having a few shots of rum before going would be out of the question too. 

Hang on in there, we're all rooting for you here.

They will only do light sedation - my lungs have so many clots that they're worried I'll die on the table so the procedure can't happen with full sedation.       I've explained all of my autism problems and that if someone can talk to me about any subject - as fast as possible to keep my mind diverted and less able to focus on the pain, I should be able to do it - the need for data is far more important that my short-term psychological damage.

I've never been so terrified in my life.       I know exactly how much this is going to hurt - and they're probably going to do it 4 or 5 times in one go.

The painting will keep me from sitting crying all day.

Do they give you painkillers or a sedative before the operation? 

Best of luck with the painting if you feel up to it. 

Do they give you painkillers or a sedative before the operation? 

Best of luck with the painting if you feel up to it. 

Thanks - I just hope they give me a little extra meds to make me less acutely aware of what's going on.

Christ, that's an awkward situation! I suppose having a few shots of rum before going would be out of the question too. 

Hang on in there, we're all rooting for you here.

They will only do light sedation - my lungs have so many clots that they're worried I'll die on the table so the procedure can't happen with full sedation.       I've explained all of my autism problems and that if someone can talk to me about any subject - as fast as possible to keep my mind diverted and less able to focus on the pain, I should be able to do it - the need for data is far more important that my short-term psychological damage.

I've never been so terrified in my life.       I know exactly how much this is going to hurt - and they're probably going to do it 4 or 5 times in one go.

The painting will keep me from sitting crying all day.