Hi ladies
So on Friday I had it done all taken away.
My admission time was 11.30 and I had to wait nearly two hours for a bed. I had my own little room which was very cosy. So was just sitting there reading magazine when my surgeon came to me at three to say there was a delay as there had been a complication earlier in the day
Which meant there was a strong possibility of no op that day. However a little under an hour later another surgeon stepped in and so I was on my way.
After getting back to the ward though with being asleep most of the afternoon and evening I was wide awake all night.
Following morning another surgeon came in to say he had done my op and he said I looked like I hadn't had one done I looked so well.
Most of yesterday was spent waiting for the heparin shots and a little after four yesterday I finally landed home.
Did my first heparin shot last night however had a bit of a job taking the protective cover off.
Anyone got any tips?
Glad to see you are home Annie, keep taking it easy. I delegated the injections to my hubby too, I couldn't do it, I hope you find the knack, there is probably a you tube video with tips if you are still struggling.
lots of love
xxx
No one seems to even know if I'll need to do them ~ surely they should be helping. I've also got some special dressing on that's meant to help the wound heal quicker. So I have a box I have to carry round with me till whenever.
And now got a new patient in causing a problem so we're not getting all our medication on time. Thank fully I've had the pain relief but got injection 2 hrs late and I think I'm due antibiotics.
They'll have to wake me up.
Hi Nina,
I had a night like this when I was in hospital. We didn't get a night time drink, and the evening drug round didn't get to us until 11pm. Apparently there were 27 patients in and only two nurses. One of our ladies got up in the night for the loo and saw a pool of blood on the floor. I slept through all this!! I think the nurses had a bad night with someone. They are just under staffed when something goes wrong.
Do ask, and keep asking if you think you need something. The only way is to keep an eye on things and nag!!! We've learnt that one. xxxx
It is crazy at the weekend. Seemed only 3 members of staff. Not loads of patients but last night there were lots of people coming for emergency procedures.
I've decided to try lower dose of codeine with the paracetamol. If I start halutinating again I'll know the cause!!!
Hi Nina60 I’m sorry to hear you’ve been struggling with pain. I hope things have improved today. I hope the lower dose of codeine works and that you don’t hallucinate but do be aware that codeine can cause constipation if used for a while. Hope you start to feel much better soon. Take things gently and mobilise when you can - it is hard, I know, but you’ll get there x
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