Englands Socialized Healthcare.

01-14-2003

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2655557.stm

"I could die before I even get to have the operation.

"It's just a ridiculous amount of time to wait."

He says he feels suicidal at times, cannot sleep, and can hardly walk.

Mr Sturgess says he cannot afford a private operation, which would cost up to £10,000.

However, he has been told he will have to wait at least two months to see a dietician and a further four months for an appointment with psychologist before he could have surgery.

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01-14-2003	#1
-= JR =- Guest Posts: n/a	http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2655557.stm "I could die before I even get to have the operation. "It's just a ridiculous amount of time to wait." He says he feels suicidal at times, cannot sleep, and can hardly walk. Mr Sturgess says he cannot afford a private operation, which would cost up to £10,000. However, he has been told he will have to wait at least two months to see a dietician and a further four months for an appointment with psychologist before he could have surgery.