Granny starving to death on NHS waiting list left living on diet of Skips

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Granny starving to death on NHS waiting list left living on diet of Skips
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Kathy Allan, 58, has become so weak, that the only food she can keep down is packets of the dissolving crisps.

Kathy Allan, 58, has become so weak, that the only food she can manage to keep down is two packets of the dissolving crisps each day.

Now health chiefs have been forced to transfer her 180 miles away to Aberdeen for the procedure, but professionals at NHS Grampian won’t perform the op unless Kathy gains weight. “When I got back to the hotel room I was panicking, it felt like it had gotten stuck, I was gagging and choking, I was terrified,Kathy is desperate for a feeding tube which will go through her nose and directly to her stomach giving her the best chance for nutrients getting into her body.

Kathy, added “When they told me I had to go to Aberdeen, I couldn’t believe it. It’s not exactly round the corner. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.

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