All the best for the op, nearly there now and I totally get how awful the waiting is.  Mines been fine and they put in a lot of local yesterday after the op and surprisingly I've not needed anything today.  She did a good job on me it seems!!  Drink plenty of water the day and night before the op.  Staying hydrated is really important so they can find veins and helps prevent blood clots.  I was out of bed as soon as I got back to the ward, they want you up moving around really quickly.  I was first on the surgery list so was home by 3.30. 
It's all been fine so far.  Hope your surgery goes well.   I'm sure you will sail through it X

Thanks Bubblesmum :)

I know. What a lovely lovely man. He even said as he was about to do my procedure 'I advise sitting in front of that lovely pond right now'. Bless him. 

Anyway picc line now in and at home. About to have pizza as a treat. 

Xx

I know. Absolute star. Xx

Thank you. That's really encouraging to hear. I will have a drain in because of the implant but i'll try and do laps around the ward ASAP!! I'm in overnight so will be packing some ear plugs and taking all the drugs the offer me. :happy: 

x

Thank you so much xx

Really sorry to hear you had covid. Hope you are feeling better now 

Are you waiting for another surgery? And have they said that having had covid will delay this? My husband has tested positive today. He's now banished to the bedroom to try (probably in vain) to stop me from getting it. Am due surgery on 7th April which has already been delayed cos surgeon had covid!

It's tough enough isn't it without throwing covid into the mix!

Hope you have a good rest of the weekend! Sending best wishes xx

Hi Bubblesmum. 

I am so sorry this has happened to you. The waiting and expectation then being let down so late in the day must be horrific.

We're they are to give you a new date?

Sending hugs and best wishes xx

Oh Bubblesmum I'm so sorry to read this.

I totally get how you are feeling, you must be devastated. I had my surgery last Friday and that was all I thought about - not getting Covid, or the surgeon.  I'm sure it was only by luck that I managed to get it done.  I'm just so sorry.

I know I'd be on that phone daily to the appointments clerk or secretary demanding to know when they can give you a date.  In my mind this shouldn't be happening - Covid happens but they should have a back up surely.

Try to stay calm in the knowledge that there will be no harm in another week or so and you can get this done.  Thinking of you.  M x

So sorry to hear this. As said, they should have some back up. I've got my PCR on Friday ready for Monday and waiting to hear something or not is so difficult. Then also the worry of the surgeon getting it :confused:

I do hope you get your date soon and you can start to move forward. Thinking of you x