"Transit lounge discharge"

I had surgery on my cervical spine 18 months ago . I felt my surgeon was brilliant, as were the staff in intensive care and then the staff on the surgical ward . Couldn’t fault their care . 

My story is regarding discharge and the transit ward . 

I was sent to the transit lounge to await my pain medications from pharmacy. Up until discharge I had been on a self administered pump for pain relief . 

After waiting in the lounge for 2 hrs I was finally given my discharge pack and information, however there were no scripts for pain meds. 

I questioned the doctor there and was told that there were no pain meds supplied for discharge. 

I was already in a lot of pain and requested pain relief while I was waiting. After bursting into tears I was finally given very mild pain relief. 

My spouse came in to collect me and was horrified that I was being sent home on a Friday afternoon with no pain relief. 

Eventually and another hour later I was give a script for 3 tablets ! 

No where near enough to get me thru the weekend . 

I could not believe that this was happening. After such caring and professional approach to my needs in ICU and on the ward, I felt the attitude of the staff in the transit lounge was appalling . 

The worst part was that I had officially been discharged from the ward so could not return there to have my pain addressed . 

I felt extremely anxious going home after major surgery with nothing to help manage the pain .