Private spinal surgeon appointment

I wouldn't pay £350 for a telephone conversation, I know I( am Scottish!) but what are you going to gain from it? You need to be physically examined. Oswestry is the best, I would make every effort to get there,

Did you not have a hip replaced years ago and it wasn't the best outcome? The two, back and hip, could be linked.

As your daughter is helping her so much, give her money towards petrol and take her fpr a ,good meal afterwards.

That is my ex professional opinion.

It's the same consultant in Oswestry as on the phone so likely to get the same advice.

Give your daughter the 350 pounds and enjoy a day out with her at the same time.

Susan56

I would ask your daughter to take you Luckygirl.

The hospital at Oswestry is a centre of excellence.We feel lucky it isn’t too far from us.The staff are incredible and our experience of being outpatients and also from having surgery have been very positive.

In August they topped a survey for the best patient experience.I honestly think if you go you will be pleased you went.

With a recommendation like this, I would make the effort. Our health is important and contributes greatly to our quality of life. It is worth the hassle.

I would ask your daughter to take you Luckygirl.

The hospital at Oswestry is a centre of excellence.We feel lucky it isn’t too far from us.The staff are incredible and our experience of being outpatients and also from having surgery have been very positive.

In August they topped a survey for the best patient experience.I honestly think if you go you will be pleased you went.

It must be different in various parts of the country. I was referred to a spinal surgeon by my GP after an MRI. I was seen very quickly by a One Health surgeon who has referred me to a One Health physio and he will see me again in 3 months.
This is all on the NHS.

It is shocking to charge £350 for a half hour phone call.
I think I would talk it over with your daughter.

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One day I took myself to casualty on the bus it’s two buses away about a half to three quarter of an hours ride. she was really upset that I hadn’t rung her for help. I learnt my lesson 😀

Oh I think how ever inconvenient I d try and keep the appointment Luckygirl I’m sure your daughter wouldn’t mind taking one day off work I know mine would insist on it and would be very insulted if I didn’t let her.

I think there comes a time when it's worth spending the money (even if you think it is unfair or pointless) if it's going to avoid unnecessary inconvenience or discomfort. We can't take it with us and I bet your children would prefer you to spend your money whilst alive on your own needs. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

It's difficult. After two x-rays and a scan I got a long letter which could be summed up as 'grin and bear it' which didn't surprise me. Seems a waste of time - NHS and mine (and OH) but what if there was a curable problem.

I didn't want to go to all these appointments but family nagged me as your family will if you do nothing. So I recommend you ask your DD for help (she will be upset if you don't).