Hi, my name is gran!

gran

Hello everyone hoping to pick up lots of advice and tips as i have an appointment at last, not until the 31st May 2023 , at the Spinal Stimulater Clinic at Preston Hospital referring to having a HFX fitted. Wondering how others went on and if any of you actually atteneded this hospital. Thanks in advance

durhamjaide2001

Hi there my name is Jaide also known as @durhamjaide2001. I haven't been to this hospital yet. How are you feeling about this appointment? 

gran

Nervous need to do lots of research before i go thats why i have joined here. This appointment has taken 18 months to happen and its still 3 away

durhamjaide2001

Oh bless you well the coffee lounge is here for you it you want some distraction.

Hannah_Alumni

Hi @gran

I'm so sorry you've been feeling so nervous and so anxious about this appointment. If you are feeling like you would like more information before you turn up, you could contact the hospital and ask if they have any information leaflets they could send out? I did have a look to see if I could find an NHS webpage but unfortunately there isn't one I could find. 

gran

hello yes i am nervous but dont worry i am not anxious just need more info on what to expect. I should think more info might come when i get my appointment letter. Thanks for your support 

Hannah_Alumni

No problem, if you ever need to vent or just want to chat we are always here

Hopefully the letter comes through soon!!

Alex_Alumni

Hello @gran and thanks for reaching out, I wish you all the best for your upcoming operation. Just to clarify, is an HFX a high frequency spinal cord stimulator? 

I had a quick search, and have found this information from North Bristol NHS Trust, on Spinal Cord Stimulation for Pain Relief:

Spinal Cord Stimulation Information Leaflet

It is in a PDF format, which I know isn't always accessible, so please ask if you have any trouble reading it. You may well have read something similar already, but I hope this helps to reassure you a little. 

Keep us updated with how things go as and when