OOPS THURSDAY 7th JULY (thanks Steve x)

Ben was supposed to go back into hospital yesterday to have both of his catheters changed and to have a cystogram and a urethrogram to check to
check the progress of repair.

We got a call from a Wankerdom (Urologist in training - Alexander) from Barts at 20.30 on Tuesday evening saying that the procedure and theatre time had been cancelled as his big boss Mr Junaid has said it is to soon - the urethral catheter needs to stay in for 10 to 12 weeks- this is a new ish procedure and there is evidence that the longer the splint is in place the better chance of repair and less invasive surgery later down the line.  Ok yep I get that but why the fffffff are you telling us this now? errrr communicuation? 

 I am not happy as my knowledge is that these catheters have a life span of 6 weeks and then there is a much bigger risk of complications and further infection. The ambulance was already booked for 0500 yesterday so I told Mr Wankerdom that we are still coming and want to see him.  I want him to look at Bens sites and answer all our questions as I am not confident having this catherter responsibility at home without better instruction. We went along to Barts, Wankerdom behave liked a complete prick - I told him what I thought - he wasn't happy but neither was I - requested he bring his boss as I have no confidence in their team (whilst in The London we had continous probs with this dept  - think its cos they are based in Barts and access to Bens notes is limited.

Mr Wankerdom eventually (awkward twat) came to see us with his boss (ha ha) Mr. Junaid and another partner in crime.

They listened, I listened and now understand, Wankerdom looked a bit like a scolded child and Mr Junaid was an absolute star, very professional and understanding -  apologised for his team.

Anyway that over for now ................................ Ben will not have his next operation under the urology umberella until 4 weeks time.

His urethral catheter has been plugged but we can open it up again if it looks like the super pubic is not flowing freely or the bladder is swelling.

We have lots of out patient visits/tests and stuff in the pipe line over the next few weeks but he will be staying home and ambulanced back and forth - WOOP WOOP

I know there are a lot of people who are asking to visit - thats cool but please give me a buzz first - thank you  

Thanks a billion

Kerry & co

xx lots of love xx