1. Community
  2. Women's health
  3. Genitourinary Prolapse

how long where you in hospital ?

Posted , 7 users are following.

mosnippy
mosnippy

hiya

mjust curious as to whats the norma lentgh of stay following anterior and prosteria repair?

Dr had said 1 maybe 2 nights but when all my paper work came from hospital they said length of stay is 3 nights?

I am in Uk and going through Bupa, so now just curious if they put that as a precaution or will i really be there 3 night?

thanks

x

0 likes, 28 replies

28 Replies

Next
  • joan98163
    joan98163 mosnippy

    Posted

    Hi mosnippy my stay was originally for 1 nite stay but I was so sick with all the meds I had to stay 2 nites I had p@a repair
    • mosnippy
      mosnippy joan98163

      Posted

      oh no sad im dreading it as i am always sick with general anaesthetic regardless of what anti sickness meds they give me sad im dreading this part

      thank you for your response

    • joan98163
      joan98163 mosnippy

      Posted

      I didn't have general anesthetic I had spinal block and sedation I wold deffo recommend this if ur given the choice, its a good pain control too
  • kay23548
    kay23548 mosnippy

    Posted

    Hi mosnippy my paper work said 1 night but once admitted was told that was an error and that I would be there for 2 to 3 nights, as it turned out I was allowed to go home at 7.30pm on the 3rd day, this was due to my bladder not emptying enough once the cathater was removed.
  • chris00938
    chris00938 mosnippy

    Posted

    I know some BUPA hospitals seem to keep people in longer, but when I had my op on the NHS they'd told me I'd be in for one night, then gave me an information sheet that said two or more but then I found out I was fit enough to be put on the 'fast track' system so I was just in for one, so I guess the answer to this is to ask:-)  Or maybe they'll see how you are at the time and if you're well enough to go, they'll let you go.  Maybe it's got something to do with being able to demonstrate that bladder and bowels are working fine, too.
    • mosnippy
      mosnippy chris00938

      Posted

      yeah this makes sense maybe that is the max time they alloted to me but ill go home quicker, to be honest dont mind staying in longer tyen less of a burden at home lol
    • chris00938
      chris00938 mosnippy

      Posted

      I was very happy to go home the day after my op (all was working very well and I felt great) but I have to say, my time in the NHS hospital at Lincoln was superb!  I couldn't fault the treatment at all and I was so well looked after there and my goodness - the food - WOW - I never though I'd be impressed with hospital food!  I reckon Jamie Oliver had done his bit there LOL!  But my husband was brilliant too, and looked after me so well when I got home.  He'd even put my socks on for me LOL!
    • mosnippy
      mosnippy chris00938

      Posted

      lollll wow impressive about the food! glad it was a great experience its already a scary thing so helps the after are was superb

      aww bless him! im dreading having to rely on other half so much lollll pride hey!

    • Jan999
      Jan999 chris00938

      Posted

      The hospital I was in had a Michelin star chef!
    • mosnippy
      mosnippy Jan999

      Posted

      omgggg thats impressive! who would want to leave lol
    • Jan999
      Jan999 mosnippy

      Posted

      I used to order the food and because I wasn't hungry my husband ate it
    • chris00938
      chris00938 mosnippy

      Posted

      Really, it wasn't scary at all.  My only concern on the day was if they'd have time to do the anterior repair as well as the hysterectomy because they were running late and I was getting worried they'd say there wasn't time (they'd sort of forgotten to book in long enough for repairs, and ended up working later in theatre on me than they should have done, to squeeze that in too) so once they called me to get changed for theatre, you've never seen anyone move so fast LOL!  But as I've said before, someone asked me if I was worried about the op and my reply was 'not at all - I'm not doing it - I'll just be asleep' LOL!  But just accept the help when you need it and enjoy the relaxation - prepare for it with hobbies you can do sitting down and resting:-))))  I bought Christmas presents online while I was relaxing, so it worked out well:-)))  I wish you well and wish you a good speedy recovery:-)))
    • chris00938
      chris00938 Jan999

      Posted

      Wasn't hungry!!!!?????  I've NEVER not been hungry LOL!  I wonder if my hospital had a very good chef then, too, even though they were under 'special measures'.
    • Jan999
      Jan999 chris00938

      Posted

      I would order homemade tomato soup (absolutely delicious) and sandwiches. I had the soup my husband had the sandwiches. I could have ordered fillet steak, roast chicken etc but just couldn't face it. 
    • chris00938
      chris00938 Jan999

      Posted

      That sounds VERY good.  The meal I remember well was a really big beautiful piece of cod, perfectly cooked, with parsley sauce and mashed potatoes and green beans.  I can't remember what was for pudding but it was nice.
Back to top
Next

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.