RP December 16th 2019

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Posted 11 Dec 2019 at 19:01

Dave

Just a thought do not shave your leg before the op, I have heard of cases where surgery has been cancelled because someone thought it was a good idea. Our hospital pre op sheet says "do not shave any area before surgery".

I used standard thigh straps for years they are more than adequate for the job. I only switched to statlock because I was getting sweaty during the summer. You don't want a triple port catheter 😃, they are used for frequently flushing the bladder.

Thanks Chris

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Posted 11 Dec 2019 at 19:06

Yeah...... if they want parts of you shaved, they will shave you. Nothing is sacred..... nothing.

Nick

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Posted 11 Dec 2019 at 19:31

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Dave

Thanks Chris

Chris perhaps I am worrying too much. Just trying to think of every eventually. Hopefully I am a bit better prepared. Never gave the shaving a thought to be honest but thanks for the heads up. Just an enema to look forward to the night before which looks interesting and doesn't sound much fun haha. Regards Dave

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Posted 11 Dec 2019 at 19:37

Yeah let them shave you. Although I shaved from downstairs to jut above belly button. The nurse thanked me as saved her a job. I remember reading that any hairs near the port wounds can get caught in the stitching and get slowly ping’d out. Pleased to say it’s growing through now as I looked like half an effort at body shaving. They shaved up my arm to put a line in after they knocked me out. Looks a bit patchy all over but all good as it will grow back. The compression stocking are good as very warm for winter time. Summer would have been a bit warm with them.

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Posted 14 Dec 2019 at 15:15

hello again everyone

Less than 48 hours to go. Received the confirmation phone call for time . 7.30 am Monday. So final day of preparation tomorrow. Think I have all bases covered, although was still unable to get any Lidocain or similar. Now relying on the hospital to supply it. Feeling rather relaxed about it all, although I did wake very early this morning and couldn,t clear my mind of last minute things. Thinking of having a nice sunday lunch tomorrow before 8pm enema. Wondering if its just a waste Haha.

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Posted 14 Dec 2019 at 15:18

Best of luck of Monday. Yeah have a nice meal and I did mid afternoon.

look forward to your updates post op

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Posted 14 Dec 2019 at 16:07

Good luck on Monday. I had the op on 16th Dec 2016 although it was Friday. I was out on the 18th. The catheter and staples were removed just before new year.

I wasn't aware of shaving and was surprised to awake with a bare stomach. Also they gave me an enema tablet to take the night before and in the morning, after eating nothing after the evening meal.

It's nice to go to sleep and awaken with it done. Lie back and think of nothing. All the best. Peter

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Posted 14 Dec 2019 at 16:16

Hope all goes well on Monday.

Ido4

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Posted 14 Dec 2019 at 16:41

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Best of luck of Monday. Yeah have a nice meal and I did mid afternoon.

look forward to your updates post op

Cheers

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Posted 14 Dec 2019 at 16:43

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

Good luck on Monday. I had the op on 16th Dec 2016 although it was Friday. I was out on the 18th. The catheter and staples were removed just before new year.

I wasn't aware of shaving and was surprised to awake with a bare stomach. Also they gave me an enema tablet to take the night before and in the morning, after eating nothing after the evening meal.

It's nice to go to sleep and awaken with it done. Lie back and think of nothing. All the best. Peter

Cheers Peter

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Posted 14 Dec 2019 at 16:44

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Hope all goes well on Monday.

Cheers Ido4

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Posted 14 Dec 2019 at 21:20

Best wishes mate. Long journey but not all bad. It’s what you make it !

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Posted 14 Dec 2019 at 22:00

Hi Dave,

You're relaxed, that's good. I hope everything goes well on Monday, and a smooth recovery in the days/weeks ahead.

Kev.

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Posted 15 Dec 2019 at 08:21

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Hi Dave,

You're relaxed, that's good. I hope everything goes well on Monday, and a smooth recovery in the days/weeks ahead.

Kev.

Cheers Kev

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Posted 15 Dec 2019 at 08:23

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Best wishes mate. Long journey but not all bad. It’s what you make it !

Cheers Chris

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Posted 15 Dec 2019 at 11:15

Best wishes for tomorrow, enjoy the sleep and remember that catheter will save you getting out of bed in the night for a few days.

Thanks Chris

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Posted 15 Dec 2019 at 11:41

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Best wishes for tomorrow, enjoy the sleep and remember that catheter will save you getting out of bed in the night for a few days.

Thanks Chris

it will be my first lie in for as long as I can remember. Haha

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Posted 16 Dec 2019 at 19:22

Update Post op. 6 hours

Feeling much better now the anesthetic has worn off. However I am having an issue with my pain med since they have stopped my medication of Gabapentin and tramadol. For chronic lower back pain. Sitting up in bed is very painful and I have to lie on my side for some relief. Appreciate they were giving me morphine intreveinously but that has stopped too and gave me 1 tramadol and 2 paracetamol Since this morning.

Good news is the Surgeon came to see me in recovery and said no need to fit a drain. Procedure went very well and managed to save one group of nerves. Also says should be no reason to not go home tomorrow. 6 hours passed since come around and still not up and about. No bowl movements and stomach pain beginning to build as well. Still pleased I went down this route. Good news is wound pain is not too bad, no shoulder pains yet and no swelling so far so hopefully will get some sleep tonight with remembering to buy some ear plugs.

Any input is always appreciated. Thanks Dave

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Posted 16 Dec 2019 at 19:36

Hi Dave

Great news all went ok.

l took some lactulose syrup day 2 and went through me pretty fast to get things started. Peppermint tea was also very good at settling stomach and getting motions going.

good news on drain as I dodged that bullet too. Recommend him veg/fruit in your diet to help get bowel back in sync. I didn’t suffer too much with this. Was explosive liquid day 2 but then I had distension until day 4 and bowel opening was hard and large and I was mindful not to strain. Prunes, veg, lactulose syrup all help as well as peppermint tea so stop the large cramping.

just let staff know if you have pain and they should be able to manage this for you. I had a epidural (ouch) but the pain relief after even sorted my bad back for a week or so. Keep taking the tablets when given even if you don’t need them at that minute.

I thought I dodged the gas pain too but it hits me end of day 2 then 3 and 4. Painful but knowing what it was mitigated any concerns. Get mobile and move shoulder and arms to helps disperse it.

I suspect you will be in bed until day 2 then will be mobilised. Should be fine after the first few steps.

Hope you get a nights sleep. I gave up trying to sleep and just messed around with tv and Internet.

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Posted 16 Dec 2019 at 20:42

TG. Thanks for the reply. I was not aware you had to supply laxatives whilst in hospital. I have lots at home. I just don't think they want to give me my own pain meds. Every time I ask, the message I get is passed up the chain. The I Don't here anything until I ask again. All I can think of is they must have there reason. Just about gave up and just have to wait until 10.pm. And hopefully will be given something then. Looking forward to tomorrow when get my leg bag. Oh the joys! Haha. Still waiting for a leg bag.

Sorry if I sound like I am winging a bit too much and hopefully I Don, t put anyone off. I f it wasn't for my back it would be a walk in the park..

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