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Has my pre-op assessment today

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I had 3 phials of blood taken, swabs of nostril and armpit, blood pressure and blood oxygen levels.  The nurse also weighed and took height measurement.  She showed me how to get onto and off of a bed and gave me a booklet about the operation, recovery in hospital and how to sit etc.  She advised me to get a toilet riser and frame and to use a chair similar to that in which I was sat: upright, firm with arms, which we haven't got, so will see if we can find a secondhand one.  I will need to wear TEDs, unfortunately and will leave the hospital with crutches.  My op is on Monday and I'm not really looking forward to it.

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  • jean44352
    jean44352 Guest

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    I had my op in Nottingham 12 weeks ago.Occupational health provided me with raised toilet frame and stool to use in shower.I had to buy a suitable chair which I no longer need if you are interested.I live in Lincoln.Good luck on Monday hope all goes well try not to worry too much it will definitely be worth it .
  • michael6972
    michael6972 Guest

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    had my preop was loaned a raised toilet seat by occupational therapy and borrowed a tub chair from work,but was still 2 inches too low so theraspist loaned raisers which just slot onto bottom off legs of chair.we have no shower so will rely on my wife to help me wash down till i can step into bath.my op is on wednesday,will be so glad to finally be painfree.im having a epidural. best of luck
  • jill89470
    jill89470 Guest

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    You will be fine I had mine yesterday had an epidural and was awake for mist of it,I was put at ease with the surgeon and anethnetist. I was was in recovery for about an hour and eating toast straight away .I have had a little walk and an x ray today and they are talking about sending me home tomorrow. Good luck and don't worry you will be fine x
    • KarenFisher4074
      KarenFisher4074 jill89470

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      Wow You were awake thats crazy but sounds like you are recoverying well.

      They were suppose to give me epidural but not sure what happened but they didnt and well i dont remember anything until i woke up. I am now on day 8 at home and i cannot believe how well i am doing. I am sore but aside from that i am fantastic.

      We did it 😀👍🤗

      Karen xx

      Brisbane,Australia

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