Hi everyone,
I was meant to go for my pre op yesterday as I am due my operation on April 28th. I woke up yesterday morning feeling unwell and so did a covid test which was positive. Whilst air was a bit concerned that I was going to have to rearrange my appointment, I thought thank goodness I have it now and not closer to the operation date.
I was quite shocked to find out that the guidelines for a general anaesthetic for elective surgery is to delay the operation for 7 weeks. This is to due to the effects covid can have on the respiratory system.There are some exceptions to these guidelines and surgeons and anaesthetists are able to risk assess on a case by case basis. This is what is happening with me and so I am anxiously waiting for the decision. I will be devastated if my surgery is postponed but do want to make sure that it is safe for me to be operated on.
The reason that I am posting this is that there will be people in our on line community waiting for surgery who may wish to take additional precautions to avoid contracting Covid.
I hope that this message helps at least one person.None of us want to be in this club and to have an added pressure at a time when we are all feeling vulnerable is so not what we want.
Sending love to everyone, Jules xx
