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Please excuse my ignorance, but what does the pre op entail?
I see that all the forum members from the UK have this before surgery, but I can't work out what it actually means.
I live in France and before the surgery here we have to go through a series of tests ie. dentist, cardiologist (if necessary),
X_rays, blood tests and anaethetist appointment. These all have to be arranged by the patient and in a certain order.
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dominic22930 gwen81475
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sarah1996 gwen81475
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linda38528 gwen81475
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So many differences across our various systems, surgeons and practices! And this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Good luck along the journey.
L
gwen81475
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I would prefer that system, here it takes a good month to get everything done and means running all over the place for appointments etc.
Thank you for your replies.
vivb gwen81475
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Rocketman_SG6UK gwen81475
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My pre op was :-
Nurse took my blood pressure, asked me a series of questions about my lifestyle, allergies, pills, who will care for me, checked on physical aids at home (bed, chair and toilet seat heights), my height & weight. Asked for NJR consent, took MRSA swabs in nose and groin, urine sample. Gave me an ECG heart test. Took blood sample for tests.
See it all in my blog on my website
Graham
cathy21850 gwen81475
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Hi Gwen, like Linda I am also in Canada and each province seems different but my answer is basically the same as everyone else's. For practical purposes, tips for out of Towners like I was, if you have to go for an x ray, blood work, education course etc. and had to stay in town overnight, don't have your pre op on a Friday, and have your surgery on a Monday. Get your pre op the day before on a week day.
Also a nurse did a phone interview for part of the pre op because I was a ferry ride away. Don't forget to get your ore op equipment ahead of time, like your sock aid, walker, raised toilet etc.
gwen81475 cathy21850
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All we get is support stockings and a pair of crutches which we have to go to the pharmacy for.
France isn't as far ahead as it likes to think it is.
Your replies are real eye openers, thank you.
cathy21850 gwen81475
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Hi Gwen:
Not exactly ahead, we get a list of items to have for the post op but get nada from the hospital stay-more like 'would you like to at the extra premium for semi private or private room.' Had to buy the crutches. Fortunately our local hospital has a Volunteer loan cupboard where we can get the other AIDS like bath chair etc free for 2 months and then can extend it for another 2 months if needed. Interesting to hear about your views from France and other countries.
Cathy??????
cathy21850
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That should say 'pay'
linda38528 cathy21850
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As I soon found though, I know a shocking number of people who have had this surgery (even one who had two done by my surgeon)! And everyone is super generous in loaning me items! One of the few oitems I bought was not on the hospital list but recommended by a good friend - a bed rail to help get in and out of bed. And it was worth every penny! No one in Europe seems to use them butit made a huge difference for me, made me more independent and I think it would be a huge boon for people fending on their own - esp during weeks 1 and 2!
It is worth asking around or using kijiji.
L
gwen81475 cathy21850
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The health system is different from the UK here too.
We are covered by the state up to 60% and the shortfall has to be taken up privately, costing around 1000euros a year each. This covers everything though - prescriptions, xrays, consultations, hospital stays and all that entails, so pretty good if you need medical care. Also, pre-existing conditions are NOT excluded.
Like the UK , if you have a life threatening illness, you are covered free of charge for that condition only.
Each doctor's visit is charged at 23 euros recoverable.
It's a good system and can't be abused.
You should see the A and E at hospitals! Non existent! If you have an emergency you phone a special number and they come out to you (out of GPs hours)