Hello all
Like everyone else here I never imagined I'd be posting on this website.
I'm having Permanent Seed Brachytherapy in London in mid September. I am getting conflicting advice re my ability to travel once I'm discharged after the procedure. The nurse says I must have someone pick me up and drive me home whilst the surgeon thinks I should be OK to use public transport (assuming all goes well with the procedure).
I originally arranged for a close friend to pick me up but then they brought the procedure date forward and he'll be away on holiday. I have not told family about this as my mother is 90 and will get stressed out, as would my daughter.
As I understand it the nurses worry that the patient may still be woozy because of the anaesthetic so must be driven home, but if I feel clear headed on discharge I'm minded to take public transport. I realise I'll be tender in the effected area but with a couple of pain killers I should be OK I think.
I believe recovery time is faster if I have spinal anaethesia as opposed to general.
Am I deluding myself?
Has anyone here had experience of travelling by public transport after the procedure?
I'd be very grateful for any advice.
Regards to all
Rob
Hello Rob (Rob64c6a8c9)
Another warm welcome to the group from me.
Personal experience is that I have had both general and spinal anaesthetic and although not for brachytherapy I assume the same rules apply. For both types of anaesthetic I was resident in hospital so recovery wasn't an issue.
GENERAL - No way would I have gone anywhere by my self that day - it took me a while to get back to myself. Here's a link to the NHS advice: General Anaesthetic.
SPINAL - I had one of these for my TURP operation. I was in theatre about 9.45 and my feelings in my legs didn't return fully until 4pm ish, (full details in my bio if you click on my name or avatar.)
Honest opinion - you need someone to pick you up.
I hope this helps.
Best wishes - Brian.
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Hello Rob (Rob64c6a8c9)
It's great when a plan comes together. I hope it goes well for you.
If you have any further questions there's plenty of Community Members on here who have received brachytherapy.
Best wishes - Brian.
Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm
Strength, Courage, Faith, Hope, Defiance, VICTORY.
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