One Troll Comment Made Me Change My Life... Seriously! 😂 

I hate to say this as an American, who has aways admired your NHS and wished we had similar, but this is a real indictment of your NHS, and it is well deserved in your case. I am SO sorry this has set you back so badly, both personally and financially. Warm hugs to you, wishing you the very best. ❤

This is horrendous Colin. This is nothing short of tragic. Hope you solve both issues quickly. Bless you both

You are so right to be your own advocate for your medical care. Be strong, search for the answers that are best for you, and most of all Thank You for your honesty. As a little old lady who lives in Wyoming USA, I am proud of you.

Pisses me off. I always say you have to be your own health advocate but damn when no one listens….that really blows. cant wait for you to feel better. Beautiful northern lights. Stay strong

I can not TELL you enough how proud I am of you. Thank you thank you for taking your health into your own hands. I'm a retired nurse. I never go to doctors anymore because they couldn't help or fix my RSD/CRPS. They only wanted to hand over drugs with thousands of side effects. Treatments that caused more suffering. My illness is called the suicide disease. Over 30 people kill themselves daily who have this illness. Many many people don't even find out they have RSD until they are ready to pull the plug on their life. RSD can be external and internal. Most doctors will tell patients that the illness won't spread. But people are cutting off their limbs to try to get free from this kind of suffering.

Thanks for sharing. A similar thing happened to our youngest daughter. After 4 and 1/2 years of going to doctors saying she did not feel good or was having lots of pain, she was told it was just her age and menopause. Then, in March, her husband rushed her to ER her in Newberg, Oregon. They did a CT scan and learned she had cancer all over her body. She is now fighting for her life, and as parents, we are infuriated with all the doctors she saw. So we pray you can get the right treatment soon! We love your show and aren't going anywhere. We really appreciate you both. Thank you both for all you do! Your faithful followers, Linda and Craig ❤

I'm a retired truck driver now 77. Years ago I complained to the doctor of pain and they couldn't help me. Then weeks later I was 500 miles from home on a run and the pain was so bad I pulled to the side of the interstate highway and was laying in the dry dirt by the truck in the dark thinking I was dying. I was able to continue and days later I started peeing out blood. They said "oh, you have a kidney stone!" It was big and didn't move. They used lithotripsy and pulveried it. Then they put in a stint to help the pieces come out and I peed into a screen for a week. But the stint makes you feel like you have to pee all the time. We are brothers in truth. At least nobody lied to me. I hope things will go better for you now.

As a medical physicist from Germany for me it is hard to believe that they didn't do a CT scan after the surgery to look how it went. But yeah, things go wrong sometimes and I like your attitude not looking back and cry but looking forward and hope. Best you could do! Hope you can get rid of your ston ASAP and recover. Fingers crossed!

It hurts my heart that anyone would be unkind to you. Bless

You know what makes pain harder to bear? Having your pain & your concerns ignored or minimized. I’m sorry this has happened..is happening to you. Thank you for sharing because there ARE many of us who have experienced the dismissive attitude of health care professionals.

Thank you Colin for your honest account of your Experience with your NHS Urologist. I'm a retired NHS nurse. (I'm 74) And things are very different from my days Nursing and I personally have experienced what you have described. Not being listened to being brushed off. I have severe spinal stenosis and I'm in a wheelchair now. I had to reach out and say thank you for speaking out and highlighting what so many of us are experiencing. I pray you will get the proper treatment you should have had originally. Good luck and be persistent. It's the squeaky wheel that gets the oil. Don't let them fob you off. Much love Shiela (from Wales)

Know exactly what you mean Colin, i had over 12 months of doctors in A+E and my GP insisting i had a chest infection, i knew something was wrong and i finally got a CT scan. They discovered i had 3 blockades in my heart, its so frustrating when you know something is wrong and nobody is listening. Good luck and get well soon.

The most upsetting part of all this is that the NHS, instead of helping you, has actually caused you more pain and distress. Hopefully you will get better treatment now, and find healing! 🤗

My mum went through exactly the same thing with kidney stones and stents for over 2 years. It wasn’t until I went and spoke to the doctors concerned about my mums treatment, did something happen. After having 2 very large stones obliterated and her stent replaced she is finally pain free !!. Wishing you every bit of luck in getting some answers and treatment plan in place. Big hugs and love xx ❤🫂

I can't believe how similar our lives have been the past two years! I am 52 like you, and when I was 50 I developed a rare autoimmune condition (an exclusive club I would really prefer NOT to be a part of) caused by taking Statins. The previous year when I was put on them I should have had a review at 3 months and then annually. That didn't happen (despite my asking GP) and as a result they didn't catch my new condition until I could no longer stand or walk even with assistance. Three months hospital got me walking again but it is a lifelong condition and I will never be able to do what I used to do. I get dressed sitting down, I can't climb stairs, the slightest incline feels like a mountain. I am still battling for treatments and have lost faith and trust in the NHS. I stand with you Colin, and I have a glimmer of positivity on Monday as I am going for a driving assessment to see if I can get my car adapted so I can get out!! Not driven since October 2022 so a really big deal for me 😁🥰🥰

Good on you for discussing this. Much love to you all.

My wife had similar issues with not being believed. Until she changed her GP. She is a different person now. Mind yourself Colin. Your health is your wealth.

This seriously frustrating. I don't know if there is some recourse for this in the U.K., but I hope you can get some form of compensation. I will stay as a subscriber as I understand that S**t happens that is way beyond your control.

Ive just had a diagnosis of my chronic pain after 14 years!

Oh my God Colin! I'm so sorry for all the pain and this ordeal you had and still have 😢. I keep fingers crossed, that the private urologist will take good care of your kidney and get rid of this stone!! I had a kidney stone, too, in 2022, such a horrible horrific pain. Due to doctors mistakes I lost the function of my left kidney, and had to endure an ureter stent for 14 month... I always admired you NHS system, but have learned, that it is in a very bad condition nowadays. I'm following your channel since the early days of NB Silver Fox and will never leave you!! I love you both (and the doggies of course), although we never met, it feels like friendship, many hugs Claudia from Munich ❤️❤️🫶

I wish you well for your recovery Colin. One thing is for sure though, once you lose confidence in the NHS, it never returns...

What a pile of crap you have had to deal with Colin. Women recognise this attitude. Takes on average about 7 years to be diagnosed for endometriosis and those years are often spent being told you are a hysterical woman and "it's normal".

Wishing you a pain-free solution. Your true friends/fans are here for you.

I’m SO very sorry that you had to go through this! As someone with multiple autoimmune diseases, you are NOT alone!! I just received a book I’d highly recommend everybody read: Medical Gaslighting! Sending love and healing from Santa Barbara, Colin!!!

Another RU-vidr said that, after already having cancer, he was going for a blood test via the NHS to see if had returned. He was given a test for anemia instead. The NHS is broken, and you're not alone with all the negligence that's going on. Good luck, Colin. 💜

Colin this brakes my heart I'm so sorry to have listened to how you have been treated some NHS staff are very quick to blame mental health, I've been following since 2020 and still love your videos. Please speak to a solicitor as this is so wrong send you and Shaun a big hug love ya both

Well done for staying true to yourself and sticking with your inner feelings. I hope your GP is now listening to you with a great deal of reality? Stay positive to your self belief

Nightmare when people like this won't believe you....and unless you're able to go private you're stuck

The NHS seems to be a giant problem for a lot of us. Better days will come and trolls will always be trolls. Your amazing Colin. X

Such a nightmare for you and it’s gone in far too long. I really hope you get answers and treatment quickly now. Big hugs for you and Shaun xx

Oh Colin, you left me speechless with the treatment you recieved from your GPs and even more concerning that your Urologist can you false information about the outcome of your surgery to remove your kidney stone resulting in 2 years of extreme discomfort and severe impact on your daily life. I'm glad to hear you are going to be treated in Edinburgh and a different Urologist and really hope this time you have a much better outcome. Sending you a big hug.🤗🧡

Colin, happy to hear you are taking charge of your healthcare and finding new providers. I am sorry that you have had so much trouble and pain from incompetent medical staff. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Take care!

A really horrendous story, so sorry your going through this. Hopefully your new Doc will sort you out. Hugs and love ❤️ ps I’m not leaving your channel! 😊

Taking your health and treatment decisions in your own hands is the only way forward. Keeping you in my prayers.

Your health is much more important than the train barn. As an aside, my wife has had ongoing health problems for several years and they can't get to the bottom of the matter. The very frustrating thing is that all the tests keep coming back negative. Even when we had a reason to call the ambulance at 4.30am, they came, did a heart monitor, pulse, checked breathing and every test is in normal range.Bloody frustrating. Sending good thoughts to you and Shaun from New Zealand..

That was some roller coaster ride Colin. Wishing you success in your future health endeavors and a return to normality. Will look forward to future videos.

Good luck with your consultation next week, Colin. Best wishes, matey.

Geez, Colin! I’m am so very sorry you have been through this, what a proper shitty time and made so much worse by such cruel ignorant and deliberate dismissals. You must be just exhausted and you are right, you are not the only one. I’m another one of the dismissed and judged. If you can (and I know how exhausting this might be) please chase this, please don’t let this go. Please hold these people responsible for what they done if you can. Don’t be British, complain!! Take them to task! Love to you both, and I’m not going anywhere❤️

We call that Malpractice in the States. Hope you feel better soon. Still a loyal subscriber

You have been an inspiration to look at the bright side of life no matter what life throws. You 100% are a sunshine beaming every time you upload. ❤

Oh Colin, glad you took this into your own hands. That surgeon needs disciplinary action, so does your gp. My heart is with you.

This reminds me of what Spike Milligan wanted put on his headstone: "I Told You I Was ill".

I have an almost identical story, but it was my gallbladder in my case, after complaining about pain for 7 years!!

WELL!! This explains a lot! I’ve been subscribed for years, and really enjoy your antics …. And miss them! So happy you are able to go out on your own and get help! My one time experience with your NHS was much the same. “We don’t know what is wrong with you, but it isn’t life threatening, so, carry on”. Ignoring pain seems to be an NHS standard. As wonderful as the NHS sounds to some, I’m happy with my US doctors, who have gone to great lengths to discover and treat my problems immediately. Take care of yourselves, Colin & Sean!

Yes , l had seven years shuffling between pain drs, psych drs, etc ,before l had a brain scan that showed up MS. I feel like going back to those doctors and shaming them and telling them to bl......dy listen to their patients. !!!

I can promise you I'm going nowhere!

Wishing you all the very best Colin.

I am so pleased you went the private route. Now you finally have a diagnosis and can get it sorted. You shouldn’t have to, I know. I’ve had to do similar. Good luck and we will all support you where we can x

your brave to share this stuff buddy, i hope it all works out soon dude.

Thank you for saying this. The concept of the NHS is a wonderful thing, the reality not always. There are some absolute legends in the NHS, and there are some absolute bell ends. You should report those people who have done you a disservice, or there is no accountability (still no guarantees, because as scandal after scandal shows, they don't want to acknowledge the failings for fear of reputational damage. I do hope that your chosen path provides some relief. I had some serious kidney pain a few months ago, nothing detected including an MRI, and its resolved itself (the painkillers only created their own problems). Fingers crossed I don't have something lurking where negligence can't find it.

You are a good example of assertive self-advocacy and I admire you for it. Hang in there and good luck with your health care issues. I hope you feel better soon!

The train barn can wait. Just get yourself the best surgeon you can find so you can start to feel better, mentally and physically. I was in hospital after a bodged bladder operation, a lot of complications and an on call registrar that didn't know how to deal with it. Cut a long story short I had to tell him what to do, his response, " that's a good idea, how do I do that?" If I hadn't told him I wouldn't be here today. It does affect you. You know your body better than anyone else. Respect to you.

I'm so sorry to hear this, it's just terrible. Sending you lots of positive thoughts- love to you both xx

I hear and see strength in you, but breaks my heart to hear of your troubles. Appreciate your honesty always. xx

Been here since day 1 and not going anywhere. get well soon, Colin, and I hope Maud is OK too x

Colin i do hope you get sorted out soon at least you have your other half and be with you all the way and us as viewers will be there x

I’m so sorry for what you have been going through, as a nurse I’ve seen this happen time and again, so sad. It makes me angry how one issue that could have been resolved has resulted in a lot more pain for you and your family. Sending hugs and I really hope all goes well xxx

Using the train barn money for your health is for the best. The barn can wait, and your health comes first. Wishing you success with this new specialist and a positive outcome. Aroha nui from nz.

Colin, I’m so sorry to hear of your health situation and that you had to take matters into your own hands (and savings) to get the answers you should have had two years ago. I’m glad that you’re going to get it sorted. See you on Sunday. Hugs and love. 🥰🥰

Good luck with moving on with your health. Hope it won't be too long before you are feeling 100%.

This is just one of life’s journeys and I’m so very sorry you and your loved ones are going through this but remember, all of us out here in RU-vid land are on this journey together with you guys. Whether it’s a narrow boat, the bees or the Croft, I appreciate you sharing! By the way, I had no idea what a Croft was and now that I do it’s now a new word in my vocabulary and I love it LOL! Best wishes for you both, you guys are loved and appreciated.

Many people have died because they have been gaslighted in this manor.

Dear Collin, that pain is pure hell. I been there 2 times, but lucky was given excellent treatment here in Norway both times. Wish you a quick recovery

Please raise a formal complaint. I did recently have to do similar and was very impressed by the response - admittedly after pressing for action rather than accept a "your comments have been noted..." It is important to have your voice heard - not on RU-vid - but through the NHS systems. AND contact your MSP. Be well.

You take care of you. We will still be here for you both. As an RN I hate that my fellow health care professionals treated you soooo f”n horrible. Love and hugs

Please keep copies of all the reports and scans regarding all of this Colin, as you really need to report this to your local nhs integrated care board. The fact you pursued getting your own ct scan that proves everything, that GP and the consultant need to be reported. To hopefully get them retrained in the very basics of listening to their patients and doing the correct investigations without prejudice. I’m so sorry you’re having to go thru this, I really hope that your new medical team can finally help you needed so you can recovery fully 🤗 and the NHS L ICB can reprimand this GP and consultant so that other patients don’t have to go thru this too Sending my very best wishes 🤗

Your photography, scenery and chats are still simply stunning. It never gets old, for me. XX

Thanks for a 'Wonderful' Vidclip .... I just love the way that you are 'So Open' and will tell the 'Story' .... Warts and All .....I wish you BOTH All the Very Best for the future .... Keep well and Stay safe .... Best to ALL from ChCh, NZ

I live in Canada, hip replacements were not recommended or done most often before a person was 60. At 58 it was apparent that I needed the surgery sooner than later. I had always tried to be active when the pain wasn't too bad, but over the 37 years that I suffered intermittent days or weeks of incapacity I lost a lot of muscle. Fast forward to recovery - estimated to be 6 weeks, 3rd week I walked 3.5 k. 6th week I walked 6 k, began a swimming program, and regained an active life again. My wish for you is to have the same success. Once the pain is gone, it is pretty amazing what you can accomplish. Big hugs, and hope that you have a successful surgery.

Medical negligence straight away. Pi&&es me off. Just because someone suffers from mental health it’s all on your head. I’m so flipping sorry for all what you’ve gone through makes me so angry. Xxx❤

colin what can we say, but thank you bring this to attention, you are a strong person and i need to be the same. you are the one who feels that your body is not right and i am the same, your problem has to be sorted, why do we need to prove it's our body we know how it's run, not telling my story as it's not about me, but i had a hip replacement all most two years ago and now got the same symptoms as before having it done, i retired December last year hoping to be able to walk and enjoy my retirement it's not happening and now i am back to square one seeing a physio, but colin please get sorted and enjoy your time with the one you love . best wishes and have a good GREAT life, love Sandra x

This is just heartbreaking and exactly why I will do everything possible to keep the USA from any kind of socialized medicine. I have so many UK friends and have NEVER heard anything positive about the health system there. It is also the reason we have such an influx of Canadian people in our clinics here. You have every reason to lose trust in your GP, the urologist, and your NH group. I've had a kidney stone (nothing like yours for sure) but suffered horrible pain. What really burns my behind is the fact - they used your admitted mental issues to cover their ineptitude. To me - there is no greater evil. God bless you. I just know I have missed you both so much and cannot wait to have you both back to your "abby-normal" selves. Much Love, Becky W.

I hope you get sorted very soon, so that you can get on with your life.❤

You have my sympathy. Its really not fair to family and yourself . Everyone will be thinking about litigation. Why not? Love and peace for you both.

I really feel for you Colin. I had issues earlier on this year that required two more stays in hospital, one of which was longer than the original stay! I hope that you can get answers this time, its such a shame that you are having to use savings to get sorted. Take care and thank you for your kind words to everyone x

I never comment on things I see on RU-vid but please keep on going with your positive attitude

Hi Colin , I’m so sorry to hear how poorly you have been feeling and it’s disgusting how shabbily you have been treated by the NHS. It’s such a pity that you have had to put all your future plans on hold in order to become pain free. It’s good that you have felt able to speak out. I wish you a speedy recovery to good health. Love to you, Shaun, the mutts❤️❤️, Sherlock and the Chucks, and of course the busy Bees xx

As a healthcare professional I feel I need to advise, if you haven’t already, request to read the surgeon’s operation notes from the original procedure, both when you had the stent inserted and when he supposedly removed the stone with the laser. Also you should request to read the theatre care plan which should confirm the procedure. These notes are completed for every procedure. You have the right to access this information. Sometimes equipment does break down and become unserviceable and procedures are cancelled, it is also possible that another surgeon already has priority for the equipment but as you say, they should have advised you before. He was obviously concerned enough that you should have a stent to prevent damage to your kidney, this is often done and then the patient is brought back for the removal once all has settled down. Sadly stones do reoccur. We are very lucky to have the NHS, but just like private health care, things are not always straightforward. I wish you well and hope you will keep us updated. Speaking from personal experience, kidney stones can be the most painful condition possible.

So sorry about what you have had to go through, and I hope you get it sorted and are back to your old self. ❤

I totally understand the frustration about not being diagnosed and or treated correctly. I hope you get the advice and treatment you need soon and can get on the road to improvement of your quality of life as soon as possible. Cheers from Paul.

What a horrendous story Colin, really feel for you, sending lots of love and we'll see what we can do to help you get sorted xx

Colin! First hugs to Sean who is watching his love go through this. ANYWAY, you are NOT ALONE. Many years ago, I had some scary symptoms; was going to my PC every 3 months for diabetes and told her. Note that she was so fantastic as PC to Bri and me for years that when our dog passed, she got the board of a rescue she was on to find us another German Shorthaired Pointer. But, changes in her life that we didn't know about were occurring affecting her life. Anyway, one visit, two visits, two years go by. "Nothing wrong!" Then when Dr. was out, her assistant did my appointment; I told her and showed her my problem--she said some nasty and degrading, disgusting, awful comments. Me being raised to respect those in control, finally figured out that I needed to leave. I walked out of the appointment, went back to work. Called another doctor. When she heard my symptoms, she said come first thing tomorrow morning. You may have to wait, but come. When she was doing the exam, she asked if I could go with her ideas and not ask questions yet. Yes! They set me up for some tests, went the NEXT MORNING. That night, she called--If you were my sister, this is what I would do, I have scheduled you with the top surgeon on the East Coast (writing from USA, CT) in NY he has a 6 week wait, but will see you in 4 days and warned that his surgical wait was also six weeks. He did the exam, called that night to tell me my diagnosis was late stage "lady cancer" and scheduled me in three days for the surgery, knowing that he would fit me in his schedule. A 90 minute surgery went to 5 hours, my chances were very slim and I had to sign a form saying that I had been informed I may not make it (his medical group did not want him to do the surgery). I did have advanced, late stage cancer; they removed all my 'lady parts' and 16 lymph nodes. When we went for the post op visit, the surgeon asked Bri, "How long was she going to wait before telling someone?" Bri asked him why. The doctor said, "She had about 8 weeks...." Colin, trust yourself, you are not alone, Bri is going through a similar thing now, so we were talking back to the video at you. I have to share one last thing. When I went back to the surgeon for the pre-surgery visit, I went into his office and the ladies behind the desk had music blasting; Taylor Swift's "Fight Song". They apologized (no music when patients are in the office) and I said NO! Turn it up LOUD. And we all sang the song together. It set the tone for everything I went through. So, along with your needs to get your life back, "this is YOUR fight song, take BACK YOUR LIFE song! We are with you.

Totally agree that the service provided by the NHS has deteriorated. It feels like people are constantly being ignored and symptoms diminished. My husband almost died due to doctors trying to tell him that his appendicitis was IBS. He was on the cusp of Sepsis yet still had to beg (yes, beg!) the surgeon to do a laparoscopy. Afterwards the surgeon commented that it was a good job he'd taken it out because it was nasty. 🤦‍♂️ I don't blame you for paying for a private consultation and I really hope that you get back to full health soon.

Get well as soon as you can best wishes to you and Shaun

I’m so sorry you had to go through this! My boss has gone through the kidney stones for over a year! 3 surgeries with ultrasound, 1 with laser surgery, and a different doctor later, on a simple drug that keeps the stones from forming, no stones for over 6 months

Colin, your true followers are behind you 100%.. we love you both... I know the kind of feelings people tend to simplify, and sometimes, without forethought, put the blame on something they know will disturb you and before you get angry enough you believe that it is perhaps you and you give up on so many things.......... but I believe you WILL get it all in order along with Shaun's help. I know you can... ❤❤❤❤

They always use my MS as a reason for everything, so I know how frustrating it is Colin. ❤

I can’t believe the medical gaslighting you experienced.

Been there done that, I understand the pain. Hope you recover totaly as I did after my operation. There is light at the end of the tunnel.

So sorry you are going through this. Unfortunately that's our reality here in the US, however, to at insult to injury, we are actually paying to get ignored. Wishing you a great outcome. Maybe you could share some of your rehabilitation because people need to know it's never too late to build strength. It's harder, but worth it!

I’m sending you love and hugs for healing Colin! I’m so sorry you have been going through so much without any support from your doctors. 💜

I have had a kidney stone, it is truly the most painful thing I've ever experienced and I'm horrified you've had to go through all that pain. I think you should seek legal advice, don't go through PALS they are not your friend, seek professional advice from a firm of solicitors who specialize in medical matters. Best of luck to you both!

How sad is it that our wonderful NHS is deteriorating so badly. So sorry you have had to go through so much. Really hope you get sorted xxx

That’s terrible Colin, talk to a solicitor, take them to court you must be due some compensation. It needs to be brought to their attention and not happen to anyone else. I wish you well and hope you get it sorted properly this time. Best wishes ❤️

As a retired NHS (none medical) this story saddens me Colin. I hope you resolve this issue. I'm confident you will.

Love you, hoping that you will be better soon.

So sorry for your pain and the doctors who have kept you in pain!!! Onwords and upwords

All I can say is, unless one has had the kidney stone, or gall stone issue, you cannot imagine the intense agony. Straightening up, rolling out of bed, walking, and forbid, weee.... it's agony. I am so sorry you've had to wrestle w/ it for years now.

Thankyou for sharing been struggling with pain myself and ended up in hospital with suspected kidney stones. You speak a truth that a lot of people are experiencing. Thankyou

Thank you for unburdening this awful situation, Colin. I hope you do get it all sorted, and quickly.