Urologist

[Lynne K]

Thanks Gordon, fingers crossed. Lynne x

[Gordan1111]

Hope not too long to wait Lynne x

[Lynne K]

I had my first appointment with a Urologist at Salford Royal this morning about having a suprapubic catheter. She agreed but said that because I’ve had a couple of operations nearby that area I’d have to have open surgery and not keyhole. For that she said that I’d need a general anaesthetic rather than local as I’d expected. I asked about having a spinal anaesthetic as I’d had one before. She looked doubtful when she said to speak to the anaesthetist about that option. She stressed the risks associated with this procedure, more so with MND and specific risks associated to the fact that I’ve already had a bowel operation (nearly 3 years ago). But despite all of that I still want this. The delay will be long, definitely not this year. She has prioritised me and recorded that I’d come in at short notice, such as when there’s been a cancellation.

Having this procedure would improve my quality of life greatly as well as be easier for both me now and Steve later when he’ll be doing more things for me. Lynne