You darling lot are beyond precious. Thank you for every kind thought and comment. Mr Soop is about to formulate a list that we will present to our GP and ask him to act upon. I have a telephone consultation with our GP late this afternoon.
In 2002 I underwent pelvic floor surgery in a private hospital because we were about to move to Scotland. It didn't work as it should have. The records for that period are no longer available.
Ten years ago, matters became increasingly bothersome. I started attending various clinics in a variety of locations and have had countless procedures, all of which have not solved the prolapse which is now "big" and beyond bothersome. My bowels refuse to empty. I become very constipated and need daily laxatives. In the past, I was offered radical surgery, and accepted. Only to be told that "the team" had further discussed my case and decided against doing something that, at that time, would most probably delayed the worsening rectal prolapse. The prolapse has been "banded" several times. Within a week or so everything reverts back to the point that it blocks the back passage. The surgeon who underwent the procedure last week is one in which I have TOTAL respect and faith. Sadly, he is not an NHS consultant. Hence the need to raise £25,000.
He will call me in a month's time. He will also catalogue his findings and post them to me.
In the meantime, Mr Soop and I are preparing to do whatever it takes to be heard. No more "nice guy and gal"...
I shall return once I've spoken with the GP. 