Well that was a crap day!

[Tim Marlow]

I’ve been a little dizzy and breathless recently, especially when initially standing up, but put it down to my recent Covid vaccination. Turns out I was very wrong. Went out for a short walk around Sherborne on Saturday, and really struggled to get back to the car. Good job herself was driving.……felt better when I got home, just a bit tired. I’ve got BP measurement kit, and when we tested mine the readings were not quite right, but not wildly out. As I am due my GP annual review on Monday I thought I’d just leave it until then and bring it up with the GP. Anyway, overnight things deteriorated markedly and I developed significant pain in my left calf muscles. I couldn’t leave it like that, so today I spent all morning and half the afternoon in Yeovil A and E. Well, after an ECG, full blood sets, chest X-ray and thorough examination later It turns out I have a blood clot that is restricting my blood flow…..now I’m on blood thinners and back in tomorrow for chest MRI scan and probably a knee MRI scan as well…..once they know the extent of the problem the way forward will be decided.
I will say now that Yeovil A and E was absolutely faultless throughout. I was booked in and triaged in A and E minutes. I was then passed on to the correct department for the initial ECG and BP tests etc less than 15 minutes after arrival. Each stage proceeded in a timely manner as previous test results became available and throughout I was kept fully and clearly informed. Even though they were obviously very busy everything was carried out calmly and professionally with no fuss or drama.
Superb service and well worth me shouting it out. To say I was impressed is an understatement.

[stillp]

Sorry to hear you're ill Tim, but pleased the NHS is looking after you.
Pete

[Tim Marlow]

Sorry to hear you're ill Tim, but pleased the NHS is looking after you.
Pete

Cheers Pete. I‘ve not been right for ages, but this issue was masked by others I think. Not after sympathy though, I just thought good service was worth the recognition.

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Tim, sorry to read your message.

At least you were well looked after by the staff, and they are on the right track to sort your
out and hopefully quickly.

[boatman]

YES Tim the same from jen an i an we hope you are better soon
an glad the hos looked after you well that just as it should be stay safe an your missus
chrisb an jen

[Jim R]

Wishing you all the best Tim. I hope everything gets sorted out. So nice to hear about an A&E dept doing well, makes a change from the constant "failures" which the press so gleefully report.

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Tim, sorry to read your message.

At least you were well looked after by the staff, and they are on the right track to sort your
out and hopefully quickly.

Trying to show a positive spin on it really Bob. Crap day made much better than it could have been by consummate professionalism.

[Tim Marlow]

YES Tim the same from jen an i an we hope you are better soon
an glad the hos looked after you well that just as it should be stay safe an your missus
chrisb an jen

Cheers Chris, I intend to :smiling5:

[BattleshipBob]

Trying to show a positive spin on it really Bob. Crap day made much better than it could have been by consummate professionalism.

Good to hear Tim, hopefully you will be treated the same tomorrow. The staff at the hospital julie had her radiotherapy were excellent, kind, thoughtful and above all made her laugh, had to do at the time I know.

[The Smythe Meister]

Sorry to hear about your predicament Tim,not pleasant for you at all mate
.... But I will second your comments about the NHS, Myself,and Rach,have had a couple of instances to need their assistance over the last few years and have found them to be nothing but totally professional, very calm, amenable and a pleasure to be acquainted with
I hope you get sorted soon mate,our thoughts are with you
Andy,Rach,and,of course..... Cohan!!

[Steve Jones]

Sounds like they have caught it in time. Hope it's nothing but good news tomorrow with the scans. Take care my friend

[Guest]

Tim, sorry to read of your troubles, glad however that you did the right thing and have had the problem looked at . Hope you have some good news tomorrow after you visit to the hospital .

[Tim Marlow]

Wishing you all the best Tim. I hope everything gets sorted out. So nice to hear about an A&E dept doing well, makes a change from the constant "failures" which the press so gleefully report.

Yep, nothing sells news like misery does it Jim If a hospital is overloaded to the point of faliure, it isn’t the hospital that’s failing! Doesn’t get reported that way though does it.

[Tim Marlow]

Good to hear Tim, hopefully you will be treated the same tomorrow. The staff at the hospital julie had her radiotherapy were excellent, kind, thoughtful and above all made her laugh, had to do at the time I know.

I’m sure I will be. Glad your experience was positive as well Bob.

[Tim Marlow]

Sorry to hear about your predicament Tim,not pleasant for you at all mate :sad:
.... But I will second your comments about the NHS, Myself,and Rach,have had a couple of instances to need their assistance over the last few years and have found them to be nothing but totally professional, very calm, amenable and a pleasure to be acquainted with :smiling3:
I hope you get sorted soon mate,our thoughts are with you :smiling3:
Andy,Rach,and,of course..... Cohan!!

Cheers Andy. Nothing but praise for them, and my GP practice is as good. Mind you, I could do with a year or two where I don’t need their help :tongue-out3: