What's ECU? Is it good or bad?

Hi Wizzle21. It’s quite normal for a patient to spend a couple of hours in the recovery room followed by a few hours in hdu before being moved onto the ward. The fact that he’s in ecu may be purely because that’s where there was a bed free. It’s a shame the surgeon didn’t ring you after the operation (mine rang my hubby to say it has gone ok) so you aren’t worrying. 
Please let us know how he’s gone on?

Take care

Karen x

Elderly Care Unit, . It’s so hard when you’re on the outside with this pandemic wards in BRI are one nominated visitor one hour once a day. Try not to worry. They tend to put patients first the relatives are in the background. My op was six hours my poor family were beside themselves. Best wishes Artsie.  

How is your dad recovering ? You will be delighted he is safely through !

The first few days after surgery my mum looked rough however after that it got considerable better quickly ! It can also take a day or two getting the pain meds just right if that’s still required . Equally I have also gone in and been very surprised at the speed of recovery !

Your dad will appreciate your support !

I found it helpful just to step aside for half an hour , sit and have a coffee on my own and exhale a bit ! In the knowledge that she was safely through this part ! 

Send him our best wishes !

Court 

Hi Court, Dads operation went well, operted on monday and sent home on Thursday, ive been stopping with him at home to keep an eye on things, hes eating well which im guessing is a good sign and is now managing to go to the toilet, the first few days i believe were a little akward. However i have one concern and that is that were 6 days in after the operation and over the last few days dads been sweating quite a bit, he says its because hes just hot but he only has a dressing gown on, which i find a bit strange been as im in the same house and not sweating at all?! Ive asked if he feels ok and he says fine except for been hot and sweating but when i touched his forhead today it felt quite cool, yet sweaty (obviously im keeping a close eye on the situation) but is that normal thing to happen 6 days after an op? Ive taken his temperature and its slightly low 35.9 so not overly low, ive also  done his blood pressure which sounded (according to dad) on par with what it was when he was in the hospital and his pulse rate was ok for a resting rate, not fast or anything. Im very aware of sepsis as thats what took my mom and now i cant lie its worrying me yet again and more so because of my past experience with mom. Do you know if the sweating normal? Or should i give the hospital a call? Xx

Hi Wizzle21

I would be inclined to give them a call and see if they are concerned in any way ! I think it’s a very legitimate concern you have especially given your mum’s situation . I always err on the side of caution and give them the opportunity to assess it ! 
On a positive note it sounds as though your dad is actually making a fantastic recovery . Good on him and you sound as though your being a very supportive daughter !

You don’t want anything to come in the way of that recovery !

You could also ask our helpline staff or your out of hours service if you can’t get a hold of anyone !

0808 808 0000.

Send your dad our best wishes , he is made of strong stuff !

Court 

Thank you  court. Xx

So glad to hear your dads recovering well from the op Wizzle21. Have you managed to speak to anyone at the hospital yet about him sweating? 
Take care

Karen x

Hi Karen, No i just monitored it, he seems ok this morning, no sweating, but i will definitely call if i feel somethings not right, i just want to be sure before i start bothering people. Dad suggested he may try for a small walk outdoors today. Its great that he feels like hes ready to try as hes just been pottering round the house for the last week. Ive suggested maybe a small walk acorss the road just for a couple of minutes, as some fresh air may do some good. (Dont want him to over do it though).... And i will tell him off if i feel hes doing something he shouldnt be doing... I think im getting on his nerves to be honest but i dont care so long as i know hes behaving himself, the more i can do to support him the better things, and easier things wil be. Xx