TERRIFIED of having surgery next month! Please help...
Hi All I came across this site today and have just signed up, as I read the posts on here everyone seems really supportive. Really wanted some advice, and to share how I'm feeling at the moment with...
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It's totally normal to be scared about surgery, and I can sympathise with your fears about anaesthetics. Try to remember that your surgeon will be very experienced in this type of surgery; obv things...
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It's natural to be scared, I've had several ops & always get worried beforehand. When you have your pre-op assessment tell the nurse that you are really anxious & they should put it on your...
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Hi, I know its easy for me to say but you do not need to worry, its very stressful and nerve wracking but you will be in safe hands. I am having my second lap next month also and although I am...
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Hey Newbie, As the others have said, try not to worry. Although it seems daunting, in the long run it's best to have the operation so you can feel better! Regarding private vs NHS, i have had...
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Hi Newbie, As the others have echoed, i know its easy but try not to worry but do make sure you let the staff know that you are nervous as they can help with things and explaining things. All docs are...
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Thanks everyone for your comments.. it really helps to share this with others who totally understand I have my pre -op next week, so will talk through my fears re: anaesthetic and the pain relief side...
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Hi Newbie, I have had a mirena inserted. I know a lot of people say they can cause cramps etc if you have not had children but i was 17 and was fine with it, i've even had two in at the same time and...
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If you have a mirena put in & you don't like it or find it painful, it can be removed very easily by pulling on the threads, a bit like a tampon. Best to have it done by the nurse/gp tho, I was...
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Hi thanks for your replies, it;s 2 days to go until the pre-op appointment and am starting getting v.nervous again about the op.. infact I have a bladder infection as a result of the stress, had to...
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Hey, Don't worry! Start to make yourself a list of all the questions that you want answers to so that you can ask them all at the pre op. You should have the option to amend your consent form, I...
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Hey hun, I know how daunting it can be, the first time I got myself really worked up beforehand but like Lulu said its really good to think about the benefits afterwards. I am also having my 2nd lap...
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Thanks both of you x I still have this bladder infection and been really suffering today, but drinking gallons of water and hoping that it will clear by the weekend, because I don't want to be taking...
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Hey hun, The thread above this that says laparoscopy tips has been a great help to me and I feel so much more prepared for this lap compared to last year. Its good good questions just in the first...
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Hi Newbie101 I just thought that I would let you know that what you are experiencing is totally normal. I am having my op next week, to remover endo from bowel and have a bowel resection and I am...
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Hi All Thanks for your messages I had my pre-op yesterday...and saw my consultant very briefly. I'm sure she thinks I am a neurotic! Because of all my anxiety etc. anyway, she mentioned the letter I...
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Hi Newbie Just thought I would let you know I had my endo resection op done a week ago and it all went well, I think I was under for about 3 hrs and the anesthetic part of it all was fine. I was...
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Hi Emma That's great news, glad everything went ok, it sounds like it was quite a complex op too. Think I will be having a pre-med too. Thanks for telling me about your op, I think it always helps...
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it means she will if possible. however cicumstances may dictate she cant - illness, obstetric emergency, gynae emergency (like someone having huge haemmorrage from fibroids etc) can mean she is needed...
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Newbie I am sorry that you are still worried about your consultant not doing the op but like marysl said circumstances may dictate she can't and then I am sure someone just as experienced will step...
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