Likelihood

by Sophia6102 24th June 2013, 8:33 pm

Hey ladies ,

So My admission time is 9 am so does that mean I'm more likely to be a morning or afternoon surgery , I kno I have to have a blood test to check my iron levels so just curious I know it's not set in stone :) xx

by RayRayT 24th June 2013, 8:36 pm

Hey, I think it depends on your hospital and if your a day case or not?
I had to be in at 0730 and I didn't go down until gone 1430.x

by Sophia6102 24th June 2013, 8:40 pm

I'm an overnight stay at Dolan park x

by Sophia6102 24th June 2013, 8:41 pm

I wouldn't mind late morning early afternoon , guess like very one I'd rather not wait till late afternoon especially as I can't take my iron tablets and can get fatigued bit more x

by **Charlii** 24th June 2013, 9:02 pm

I had a 7am admission at Dolan park for a 10am surgery, but I didn't have any bloods done, just yes no weight height bp. I'd think lunch/ early afternoon. Give them a call in the morning on your way, they should have the times by then.

by RayRayT 24th June 2013, 9:10 pm

When is your op Sophia ?

I think like most hospitals it really depends on what happens in theatre before you go in, which impacts your time slot. As a general rule your surgeon should take in first people who are day cases or who have additional health problems or allergies. Hopefully you won't have a long wait but I think it's best to be prepared to have a long wait so if it happens your not too disheartened. xx

by Princess_x 24th June 2013, 9:16 pm

I went to Dolan Park, admission time was 8am. Didn't go down to theatre until 3.30pm, was starving!x

by Lozzykins 24th June 2013, 9:23 pm

I didn't realise there is quite a long weight from when you get to the hospital in the morning/afternoon to when you actually have the surgery ! you all must have been so nervous and on edge for hours ! xxx

by Sophia6102 24th June 2013, 9:33 pm

Wednesday is my surgery rayrayt, lucky I've packed a book then my blood pressure gets really low when I haven't eaten so can cause dizzy spells and my sight goes blind until it passes and if holding something I drop it and don't resize I was even holding anything , il just sit in bed and get up slowly lol x

by Sophia6102 24th June 2013, 9:34 pm

Realise

by **COOKIE** 24th June 2013, 10:24 pm

I agree with Ray. Its best to always prepare for a long wait and then if you're lucky and go not long after admission that's just a bonus for you then.

Are the hospital aware of the problem you have blood pressure Sophia?

by Sophia6102 24th June 2013, 10:32 pm

They should be its in my doctors note and everyone always says its low t doctor said I just have to be aware of it but dehydration and no food make it worse but hopefully il be ok debating staying up all night in order to sleep on the car there and when actually there lol x

by Sophia6102 24th June 2013, 10:33 pm

Il re mention it to them when I get there and see why they say x

by Sophia6102 24th June 2013, 10:33 pm

But as sure il be excited and nervous that it may be slightly elevated anyway x

by **COOKIE** 24th June 2013, 10:56 pm

Not always babe.

I have naturally low pressure and had to have my blood pressure taken regularly over a 3 month period to ensure it was normal for me... Which thankfully it was and I don't need medication or anything to control it. I do get dizzy spells if I get up too quickly though, but I'm aware of the cause and fine with it.

I don't suffer blindness or temporary black outs though hun.

I do know your pressure drops during surgery and it takes me some time to get back to normality having to have my head dropped lower than my body for a while till it comes back up, but the clinic are well aware of it, prepared for and KNOW its normal for me.

So do make discussing the blindness and temporary black outs a priority Sophie. Don't presume anything babe and tell them everything. X

by Sophia6102 24th June 2013, 10:57 pm

Will do its only as my dr knows it and says that I just have to be aware and do as u not get up to quickly and make sure hydrated and eaten etc I will mention it but its normal for me to have low blood pressure xx

by Nicole 24th June 2013, 10:58 pm

Hey Sophia, is your surgeon/clinic aware of this? if not i'd give them a call and let them know as something like that can affect their decision making with scheduling. Also, not sure if you've had GA before but if not then when you have the chat with the anesthetist just before surgery let him know as he'll be able to help with how you feel before coming round. i'm like you and my bp drops if i dont eat regularly, i had an op last may and was so ill when i came round, ended up being kept in for observation so i let the anesthetist know before my BA and the difference was phenomenal, i felt great! they've got loads of tricks up their sleeves :) good luck for weds hun xx

by **COOKIE** 24th June 2013, 11:02 pm

That's fine. If its normal for you then it wont stop your surgery babe. Just don't forget to mention it though Sophia :ok:

by Sophia6102 25th June 2013, 8:10 am

I will make sure I do pain in the **naughty word** having g low blood pressure x

by Blueeyedsoul13 25th June 2013, 9:07 am

hi sophia,
i had a read through others' surgery stories at dolan park and the average wait between admission and going down for surgery seems about 3hours? that should give you a rough idea..
you can also ask the staff as well as they will have an order of the people going down.

as the others have said, be sure to mention your blood pressure issue.
the nurse who admits you will take your bp so mention it then, and also to the anesthetist who will come and see you beforehand.
they will ask you all sorts of questions anyway so any questions and concerns you have at that point, ask away.

but rest assured you'll be well looked after there hun, so take something to read to pass the time, and enjoy your day hun x

by Little jen 25th June 2013, 11:14 am

I Was advised that diabetic patients and people with health complications are usually operated on first as are day cases. Fingers crossed you'll be nearer the front of the queue. Admissions start at 7am at Dolan park, the hospital should already have a plan of where you are on the day of surgery however this is always subject to change.
I got there at 7 am and I was first on the list however I drank coffee with milk at 4:30 am, milk is classes as food so I had to be moved until second place which was 4 hrs later then expected.
Good luck Hun, it's nearly here :0) whoop whoop
X

by halo 25th June 2013, 12:36 pm

I left home at 415am to arrive at dolan park for 7am the waiting room filled up and didnt start taking people up to the wards till 8am, i was top floor ward so was the last to be taken up, i was given a time slot when my surgeon came to see me and i was in by 1030am xx

by Sophia6102 25th June 2013, 3:14 pm

I have to be there tomorrow for 9 am thanks ladies hopefully by 2 il be going down/finished x

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