Hello and thanks for posting

I'm sorry to read about your recent pre-operative experience at the hospital in preparation for your kidney surgery next week.

Hospitals are aware that blood pressure readings often rise before surgery, and one high number doesn't mean that your surgery will be cancelled. Although blood pressure cuffs when inflated can feel very tight, this usually stops when the cuff is deflating. A cuff that is too small can affect BP readings, but usually it would come off the arm when it's inflating if it was too small. However, it is important to ask when you go back for a large adult cuff or check with them that the cuff is the correct size for your arm circumference.

I appreciate that your chronic pain conditions and the delay with your iron transfusions can add to your stress levels. But the fact you are getting your second iron transfusion today is positive and I'm sure the team will see that you are doing everything you can to prepare for your surgery.

Hospitals also know that patients get anxious before surgery and hopefully they will do everything they can to make it go as smoothly as possible.

I hope everything goes well for you. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind regards,

Celene