So, had my robotic prostatectomy yesterday afternoon and haven't been able to sleep.
Feel ok save for bloating. Took awhile to get pain under control. 5 in room including a patient with I think dementia, so the nurses are really busy.
Poor chap in next bed has to keep going to toilet and I'm right next to it.
I can sympathise and of course I have a catheter so in unusual position of not having to get up 4 or 5 times to pee.
Was my first GA and it is right about lost time. Anaethatist did take 20 mins to find a vein and had to use a portable ultrasound.
So sending good wishes to any fellow night owls - Matthew.
Hi Tenrickf8fe78 Matthew
I’m sorry you didn’t get any replies when you posted during the night. If you find yourself unable to sleep on other nights, we have a very active thread where you can chat to other night owls, and this is the link
If you want to join in the chat at any time, please feel free to do so-it’s full of friendly members who will be happy to have a chat at any time of the day or night. I know from experience that it’s very difficult to sleep in hospital, so I hope you’ll be home soon and back in your own bed. All good wishes for your continuing recovery.
Sarah xx
