Lee left in pain after long wait for hernia op which was cancelled due to Covid-19
Lee told HW he'd been to his GP about his hernia in April and was referred to hospital for an operation. Due to #covid19 hernia ops were cancelled leaving him in the dark about what was happening and still in considerable pain four months later.
He said: "My hernia has grown and could burst if I do anything too strenuous. It is now nearly the size of a hen's egg. I was told by my GP to chase up my operation date with the hospital but when I rang them I got no further - I still don't know if I'm on a list for treatment."
When HW inquired about his case we were told hernia operations had been cancelled in May and it was agreed perhaps Lee had "slipped through cracks" and had not been updated due to Covid-19. He has now got a follow up appointment with his GP after we explained the fact his condition had worsened.
Lee said: "I would like to thank Healthwatch very much. You've been angels."
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