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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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  • renee01952
    renee01952 Chloeparrot

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    Hi Chloeparrot , 

    I had a little different route - not sure because I live in Holland or just the regional hospital I was admitted to - also, I didn't find this forum until 3 weeks post-op - so ignorant I was - 

    urine, blood, ecg were all taken right after I was considered a candidate for THR -

    my pre-op consisted of taking my medication to pharmacy, saw anesthesiologist to discuss options, talk to someone about after care and then  informative 2 hours presentation what sounds like the joint club - power point presentation that scares the hell out of you (mostly the don'ts and dislocations) and physical therapist showing some exercises ... It was a funfilled afternoon of 3-4 hours ( a lot of waiting around) - 

    I got my surgery date a couple of weeks later by mail ...

    You are so much better prepared and knowledgable now than I was ...

    big warm hug

    renee

     

    • Chloeparrot
      Chloeparrot renee01952

      Posted

      Hi Renee  I believe I am getting prepared for the op and its aftermath, and in no small part thanks to this site and all it's wonderful and knowlegeable contributors.
  • Pandora168
    Pandora168 Chloeparrot

    Posted

    I havery been the same GPS

    Orthopedic surgeon

    Preally op but they said be prepared for a 5hr waitnever had one this long as I have had 20 ops before is this normal living over 100 mile away from my hospital I need to start organising stuff

    • renee01952
      renee01952 Pandora168

      Posted

      hi Pandora,

      warm welcome to our hippies forum. ...

      so sorry to say that I don't understand what you are asking?

      This is an old discussion and it would be better to start your own discussion. .

      we are here for you, okay?

      Big warm hug

      Renee

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