LolaLayla Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Do you have a little trolley you could use for your PO trip. It may be best not to overdo things. With regards driving I would look on the DVLA website. It should give you guidelines and this was where we used to point patients to if they had any questions. Things are so much stricter these days - I remember having a section on a Thursday, getting out on the Sunday and driving down town because I didn't have a dress for DD (had had DS before and was desperate for girly things) Obviously a bit of postnatal brain there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Sorry to hear that you've been under the knife too Janty - hadn't seen you around lately Cxxx Emma - everyone heals differently and then there's a possible infection to factor in. I wouldn't assume that you will be able to do things and just see how it goes and any extra will be a bonus. A lot of it depends on your basic fitness, so any weight loss if necessary or exercise would help your recovery after the event. Taking Arnica REALLY helps I had a hysterectomy 3.5 years ago and am pretty fit but it took me a while to get my stamina back - the hangover from the anaesthetic was the worst part so if they could do yours under an epidural you'd be up and about much quicker. I just sat myself small goals and kept moving around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I hope your pre op assessment went well today. It will be good when it is done and you are on the road to recovery. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 Hiya - my pre op was a bit worrying. All ok until my ECG, which for some reason was borderline??? The nurse asked if I'd had any children - as that can cause it. No I haven't. Or if I'd ever had any black outs of breathlessness. No I haven't. She couldn't understand it, based on my weight, fitness & age. She went to see the aneathetist (sp?) to see if I was ok for surgery. She was gone a long time. When she came back she said the anethetist said that he thinks my gallbladder is affecting my liver, which in turn is affecting my heart. But the op is safe to go ahead with. However, this has scared me! So all ready for Monday. Got to be at the hospital for 7.30am. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Good luck for Monday Emma! Anaesthetists are cautious so if he is happy to go ahead he must be confident you'll be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Sounds like you'll be in safe hands. Scarey to know it's effects on other parts of your body. Soon be over and hope it resolves the things they've found.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 good luck for monday, we're all thinking of you, xx Hugs, (but not too hard) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Good luck for Monday, will be thinking about you, let us know how you get on!!! It sounds like the sooner this is done the better if your gallbladder is starting to have knock on effects elsewhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Good luck from me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Good luck from me too - you will be able to convalesce in this beautiful weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Best wishes for Monday Emma, The day itself will soon have been and gone and you'll be able to concentrate on your recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 It sounds like your op can't come soon enough, so that you can get well and back to living a normal life. Best of luck for Monday,we will all be rooting for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Good luck from me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thanks everyone! Almost packed my bag. Got some nice pj's yesterday from Matalan. Had already got some nice Cath K style ones, but realised yesterday how hot it was in the hospital - so have bought some alternative ones. Spotty dotty & butterflies - very me. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Will the Gallbladder fairy come ... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 .....and leave a gold coin under your pillow? Best of luck Emma, take it easy over the weekend, there's no point at all in overdoing it & being too ill for the op! More gentle {{{{hugs}}}} xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Try not to worry honey xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 The gallbladder fairy! I think she came the other day & also today. The other day, my mum sent me a sweet little cuddly bunny called Emily Rabbit & 2 DVD's. One is Annie the musical ( my favourite), the other is all the episodes ever of Bagpuss! My mum knows me well! Today - I had through the post from my sister a set of L'Occitane soap & handcream in Cherry blossom. A totally gorgeous smell! I have saved the cards to open after my op. Getting a bit fed up of not being a well lady now. Worried about the ECG I had & today I had a letter from my doctor's surgery asking me to make an appointment to see the doc about my blood test results... from the blood tests I had about 2 or so weeks back! Now that has me wondering what else is wrong?! I can't go the docs until I'm recovered from my op. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Hope it all goes well on Monday, will wave as I walk past! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Good luck for Monday and best wishes for a speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Today is going sooo quick! Bag all packed & hubby made list of all the things I usually do here - bless him! I am super duper nervous now & was a bit snappy with him this morning. Didn't mean to be - just very scared now. Think of me at 7.30am at the hospital. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Good luck Emma. How long do you have to stay in for? It will soon be over now and you can be on the road to recovery. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Hope you get some sleep tonight - this time tomorrow, it will all be over and you can look forward to getting back to a normal life again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Will be thinking of you tomorrow Emma xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Best wishes for Monday and get well soon. I have recently been scheduled for this op, although I have not been anywhere nearly as poorly as you. I have asked everyone I know that has had it and they all say they have had no problems since and it has made such a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
