Surgery date

Hi Debbie62. I’ve just had a hip replacement and was told to socially distance for 10 days before my op then fully isolate for the 3 days after my COVID test. The COVID cases seem to be increasing again so I personally would try not to mix socially - you’d be so disappointed if your operation was delayed because of something that was potentially avoidable?

Hope the op goes well

Take care

Karen x

Hi Debbie,

My husband had a bowel operation last October and we totally isolated after his Covid test for fear of anything disrupting things.

Be warned- at my hospital they only allowed one visitor to visit once a week, and that was only after he had been in for 2 weeks. I was his nominated visitor, and had to show a negative lateral flow test before I could even enter the hospital. Look on your hospital web site to see what your rules are. And when he was in high care I had to don apron and gloves as well as mask.

We communicated by email mainly, but as long as you have a phone you should be OK. Good luck.xxx

All the best with your surgery Debbie62 hope it goes smoothly for you . Will look out for a post from you when you are safely through the other side . 
Court