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Sorry I missed this thread earlier Gail, and hope that you will soon be feeling much better soon.

Hugs from Lairy xxx
 
Gail, The advice I have always had is not to exercise if your blood sugar is above 16, I have never been sure why though. I hope you are feeling better very soon.
 
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when i was being discharged i asked for one vial of insulin to take home(you all know my past history when i have had a lot of insulin vials) i told the pharmistist, the docter and the ward sister that i only wanted one vial. you guessed it right they gave me a whole box i told the sister again i only wanted one and she said it didt matter i could take the whole box, now forgive me I didt wana explain in front of other patchents and staff why i didt want the whole box so i just tossed the four extra vials in a bin round the corner. I told my GP about it the followring day and he flipped. He said they are well aware of my past insulin histoy and that one of the signatures on my discharge letter was a consultant whos treated me when i have been admitted for the other reason. This is the second time they have done this so hes been in touch with the chief excutive and is going to make a formal complaint about it. The hospital is going to hate me as thats two formal complaints against them for the same thing. Im very lucky indeed to have my gp on my side
 
Hi Gail, it sounds so frustrating for you - forgive me for thinking this way, but not only do you have specific reasons for only wanting 1 vial, but think of the cost of those other 4 - if only they had listened to you, they wouldn't have gone to waste.

Hope you are doing better - I've been thinking of you. xx
 
You are so right Shiv think of the money thats gone to waiste
 
If they'd dealt with the original frmal complaint correctly they wouldn't be getting another 🙄

Gail, well done for taking the action you did. It's a shame the insulin was wasted, but not your fault and glad you sought to take temptation out of your way.
 
The only people annoyed at a second complaint are those who should have made changes from the first. They really ought to be very worried and thankful that you took the course of action that you did. If you'd been in a less strong frame of mind a complaint would be the least of their concerns.

Well done for being pro active and hope you get a formal apology from them.🙂

Rob
 
The first complaint has still not been resolved, it takes so long for the nhs to move when things like this are started. I will be honest its my gp whos started the ball rolling in both cases and its him whos keeping it going. He is my rock and i count myself very lucky to have such a kind caring supportive gp i mean how many other gps would see a patient with mental health issues 2-3 times a week just to give her 2 vials of insulin a time. I did ask him a while ago why didt he just give me prescriptions dated a couple of days apart his reply I want to keep an eye on you, hes seen me like this for about 4 years now ever since i was first sectioned.
 
He sounds like he really is on your side as well as on your case! 🙂 Good for him - as well as good for you. That took somne resolution, I don't doubt.
 
gail1 said:
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when i was being discharged i asked for one vial of insulin to take home(you all know my past history when i have had a lot of insulin vials) i told the pharmistist, the docter and the ward sister that i only wanted one vial. you guessed it right they gave me a whole box i told the sister again i only wanted one and she said it didt matter i could take the whole box, now forgive me I didt wana explain in front of other patchents and staff why i didt want the whole box so i just tossed the four extra vials in a bin round the corner. I told my GP about it the followring day and he flipped. He said they are well aware of my past insulin histoy and that one of the signatures on my discharge letter was a consultant whos treated me when i have been admitted for the other reason. This is the second time they have done this so hes been in touch with the chief excutive and is going to make a formal complaint about it. The hospital is going to hate me as thats two formal complaints against them for the same thing. Im very lucky indeed to have my gp on my side
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Your gp appears to be a very good one and doing everything he can to help you. If people complain about things that go wrong, then hopefully the hospital will change things, for the better. Isn't your history on the hospital notes? do they bother, no it appears not. Good for you gail for trying to point out the possible bad outcome of too many vials, I hope the outcome of the complaint has a positive effect. Take care Sheena xxxx
 
You are very lucky Gail having such a lovely doctor 🙂
 
Hi Gail,

Sorry to hear the hospital were so incompetent again - it is a good job your have a good GP. I hope you feel better soon.🙂Bev
 
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