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Just received pre-op assessment date -for next week. What does this mean?

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Chloeparrot
Chloeparrot

Does this mean my op is imminent (providing the assessment goes well of course)?

Advice seems to vary.

What does the group think?

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  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK Chloeparrot

    Posted

    Chloe,

    See my blogs - 

    20 August 2014 Initial diagnosis 

    30 April 2015    Assessment by the surgeon 

     I delayed my operation due to 40th wedding anniversary celebrations & holiday.

     Pre-op blood test in the week before the operation

    29 Oct 2015     The operation ...... 

    I'd say it's going to be fairly soon if you are lucky - it all depends on the demand in your area and your surgeon's workload.

    Read up about what you need to prepare on my website.  Address is in my personal information at 

      https://patient.info/forums/profiles/rocketman-sg6uk-907025

    and in the moderators useful resources thread at 

      https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147

    Graham - 🚀💃

    Graham - 🚀💃

    • Chloeparrot
      Chloeparrot Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Thanks Graham

      Very informative.

      So, if all goes 'well' at the pre-op assessment I could be looking at having a new hip shortly.

       

  • bini31328
    bini31328 Chloeparrot

    Posted

    Hi Chloe 

    the pre op assessment is usually when you will be given your date for surgery. They are usually valid for 3 months , usually the op is about a month later . Try not to be frightened - write down all your questions ( and the answers you get as you may not remember . The assessment usually compromises a nurse taking some health details down , height , weight , urine test . Blood pressure and ecg - these are all to check you are healthy enough to have the op and to identify anyone who might need extra support post op ie ITU/ HDU if a bigger anesthetic risk. You may see an anaethetist , you may see your surgeon who may discuss op date with you , you may see an OT to discuss how you will cope at home and what help you need. You may go to a hip class . You notice I say usually and may a lot ! Thats because every facility is different and has its own rules re what they do but thats the general premise. I am a nurse and used to work in orthopaedics so carried out the pre op assessment role , ( doesnt make having the surgery any less worrying , we make the worst patients !) big hug xxxx

    • Chloeparrot
      Chloeparrot bini31328

      Posted

      Thanks for responding.  I was advised that the pre-op assessment will take 3 to 3.5 hours, so it will certainly be thorough.  However, no mention was made of an op date.  I suppose it could just be caution on the hospital's part in case something shows up with the tests. 

      I understand that I should use this time to ask questions, but I'm not too sure what I should be asking - any ideas?

    • bini31328
      bini31328 Chloeparrot

      Posted

      Hi - anything and everything that you are worried about will be fine - I don't know your age , sensibilities or life style but I have been asked all the following , resuming work , sex , activities , driving , sports , hobbies - etc how much pain , discomfort , will you be sick after , how long in hospital , how you will cope at home , will you be awake during op , will it be painful , to be honest absolutely anything you want or need to ask will be fine - it's all been asked before ! Xxxx

    • bini31328
      bini31328 Chloeparrot

      Posted

      Yes me too ! Rottingdean , just outside Brighton ! Are you having your op at the Sussex orthopaedic treatment centre at haywards Heath or are you further afield ? Xxx 
    • Chloeparrot
      Chloeparrot bini31328

      Posted

      Yes I'm having the op at the SOTC in Haywards Heath - makes sense as I live less than 30 minutes away.  What about you? 
    • bini31328
      bini31328 Chloeparrot

      Posted

      Had my revision to THR op there on 4th March Chloe . My second time there although was run by Care UK the first time - I had another op at Nuffield in HH ( paid for by NHS) but prefer the SOTC. Who is your surgeon ? Mine was James Gibb
    • Chloeparrot
      Chloeparrot bini31328

      Posted

      That's good to know.  What did you think of the centre/your treatment/aftercare?

      I saw Edward Parnell to review my case, so I assume it will be him.

    • bini31328
      bini31328 Chloeparrot

      Posted

      Ed Parnell is well established so you are in good hands . Your pre op should be pretty much as I described then . If anyone is very much higher risk they tend to do them over at PRH . I thought they were pretty good - especially with pre op info etc - prepare for possible long wait in waiting area prior to op , depending on the time on the list you're on . Bit off when you are feeling vulnerable and thirsty ! Op itself no problems - I had GA by choice along with a spinal - post op on ward - nurses on the whole very nice , there's a couple of absolute stars . Some of the care assistants can be a bit impersonal TBH , but basically I couldn't complain about the post op care . Had op Friday and was out on Monday - only problem I had post op was a leaky wound a week later - phoned SOTC who just said go to A and E (RSCH ) - I think PRH would have been a better option as RSCH wasn't great - but after that James GIbb saw me every two weeks till my 6 week appt so very good care from him - yes only thing I should have done differently was should have gone to PRH A and E with wound problem. Other ladies in my bay were lovely and we all supported each other . Fairly positive experience altogether and I know as a nurse I'm a bit of a nightmare patient ! Xx
  • Fernlady
    Fernlady Chloeparrot

    Posted

    Hi Chloe, I've got my pre-op tomorrow & my OP is on 8th June. They told me pre-op is usually a couple of weeks before actual OP date but I'll be on holiday next week. I had a knee OP 2 years ago & at the pre-op they took blood, swabs for MRSA & an ECG, that was it. I'm expecting a little more tomorrow because of the restrictions you have to follow post-op. Please don't be scared. I was petrified when I was first diagnosed. I was being treated for something else & at 46 it was the last thing on my mind. Now, with the help of this wonderful forum, I am totally laid back about it. I'm sure I'll be nervous on the day but I just keep reminding myself what a better quality of life I'll have afterwards x
    • Chloeparrot
      Chloeparrot Fernlady

      Posted

      Hi Fernlady Good luck for your pre-op tomorrow.  I'd love to hear what happens - if you don't mind telling me of course.

      Are you going to be asking questions?  I would be interested in knowing what you ask - and the replies too.

    • Fernlady
      Fernlady Chloeparrot

      Posted

      Morning Chloe. Of course I'll let you know what happens. TBH most of my questions have been answered by the members of this wonderful forum & Graham's site (Rocketman) has been invaluable x
    • Fernlady
      Fernlady Chloeparrot

      Posted

      Hi Chloe. Pre-op done today, all went well. I After filling out lots of paperwork I was shown into a room by a nurse who took my blood pressure, measured height & weight & hooked me up for an ECG. She then took MRSA swabs (nose,armpit & groin) & then I went off to the Physio dept. I'm having my op done at The Nuffield so there wasn't a 'joint class'. I sat with a Physio for a good half hour discussing what would happen during my stay & he gave me some exercise sheets & do's & dont's (most of which I'd learnt from this forum). He also told me I would be given a grabber, crutches, a raised toilet seat & long handled shoehorn to bring away with me when I'm discharged. I then went for an x-ray as it's been nearly 2 years since my 1st one & then I had some blood tests & that was it. I also picked up a couple of tablets to take the night before my op & the morning of the op (anti acid & anti sickness). I was there for about 3 hours in total so roughly what you'd been told. I hope this helps x
    • Chloeparrot
      Chloeparrot Fernlady

      Posted

      Hi Fernlady thanks for letting me know what happened.  Didn't sound too daunting. How do you feel it went? Did you get chance to ask questions?

      A quick question for you - what sort of bedclothes will you be wearing - nightie or PJs? 

       

    • bini31328
      bini31328 Chloeparrot

      Posted

      I wore loose lounge pants from Mand S with a t shirt whilst i was in , but some of the other patients wore knee length nighties xx
    • Fernlady
      Fernlady Chloeparrot

      Posted

      Hi Chloe, I thought it went very well & was able to ask anything I wanted (although as I already said, I'd learnt a lot from this forum). I normally wear pj's but have bought some knee length nighties for ease x
    • bini31328
      bini31328 renee01952

      Posted

      True but oh,s for me in case nighties ride up in my sleep and I exposed bits I'd rather keep private ! Horses for courses I guess 😏Xxx
    • bini31328
      bini31328

      Posted

      Oh,s??? PJ,s I meant , lol !
    • Chloeparrot
      Chloeparrot bini31328

      Posted

      Initially I was going to wear PJs, but a friend pointed out that PJ bottoms might rub the scar and might cause difficulties in using the loo. 

      However, nighties also cause problems by riding up and making the wearer an unintentional flasher!!

      I wonder if shorties, with a t-shirt top might be the answer but it still leaves the question of managing in the bathroom......

    • bini31328
      bini31328 Chloeparrot

      Posted

      I got really baggy bottoms and managed in the loo ok - as they were loose they didnt rub scar and had a dressing on it anyway so protected . Really didnt want to be a flasher ! Dont like nighties anyway as they ride up in bed and find them  uncomfortable, cant lift your bottom up comfortably to pull them down .  And usually i wear pj bottoms to bed and no top - obv needed a top in hospital so just wore loose t shirts . Loose shorties would probably work but i think it just comes down to personal pregerence in the end xx
    • Chloeparrot
      Chloeparrot bini31328

      Posted

      I'm menopausal, so usually don't wear anything at all.  I like the idea of baggy bottoms and a t-short top, especially as I will probably wear a sports bra underneath (saves having a baggy top too!),
    • bini31328
      bini31328 Chloeparrot

      Posted

      Lol 😀I wore a sports bra too - I'm too big on top to go braless in public ! - would recommend the M&S baggy lounge pants xxx
    • Fernlady
      Fernlady bini31328

      Posted

      Me too, I'm taking my oldest, comfiest bra to wear! I might even take pj's as well now & shorts then I've got a choice!

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