Hi,
I am sorry I have asked this before and elsewhere.
The surgery is scheduled for Thu and I just want some last minute info/discussion. I am getting a bit scared and also I have not been staying at the hospital since the last time 12 years ago with colications after child birth. It was very different I guess because I had to look after 1 more person back then because she slept next to me and cried a lot
What was your experience about it?
How many days were you at the hospital?
How did it feel to have the drains?
Could you move normally, go to the loo etc?
What are visiting times like in the ward?
What should I bring with me?
I was told 5 days inpatient... But seen shorter times elsewhere!
Thank you and sorry for repeating the questions.
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