So firstly, the Naproxen issue got sorted. I spoke to the GP, and apparently there is a problem getting some types of Naproxen. She was reluctant to prescribe me the EC type, as they are more expensive and don’t have any benefits except for people who find the others difficult to swallow – which I don’t. Anyway, one of the receptionist staff had already called round a couple of other local pharmacies to see who had stock, and found the local Boots had some. Evidently this is something the pharmacy I use should’ve done when they couldn’t get stock themselves. I’m pleased to say I got some that day and have resumed the normal level of discomfort and pain once more.
I spoke to Mr Casey’s secretary on Thursday. Apart from anything else, it occurred to me I needed to update my address details with them. I asked about another MRI being booked, and she said nothing seemed to have been done, so she was messaging Mr Casey’s registrar to get that booked. No mention in the letter about having it done prone this time, so hopefully I can get away with not being doped up. I should get an appointment for that in the next 6 weeks, and she has booked me in to see Mr Casey again in early March.
Somewhat out of the blue, I got a call from Mr Sepahi this morning, asking how I was getting on and whether I’d been seen in London yet. I had presumed that, since it was him that referred me, he would’ve been copied in with the correspondence to the GP etc, but evidently that hasn’t happened. I gave him a brief update on what had been said in September, and what the MRIs had shown, and that I was due to have another MRI soon. He asked if I would have surgery in London if I go ahead, or if I would prefer to have it here in Southampton. My assumption was that it would be in London, but it would obviously be far more convenient to have it locally. C has since pointed out that I would probably be in better spirits with more visitors etc if it was here. Mr Sepahi’s view is that there is no difference in services that can be provided here to London, so his recommendation would be for him to operate again. Obviously that is on the assumption that I do decide to go ahead, but I will wait for the MRI and further discussion with Mr Casey, and probably Mr Sepahi again, before making that decision.