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
