What happens at a pre op?

by Princessgem 21st March 2014, 12:16 pm

Hey ladies I have my pre op Monday just ordering what happens? xxx

by Princess_x 21st March 2014, 12:31 pm

Varies from clinic to clinic, but usually medical history, blood pressure, height, weight, and possibly blood tests, ECG, MRSA swabs x

by **Charlii** 21st March 2014, 1:05 pm

Just a minor physical really, height weight blood pressure. Occasionally they'll ask for blood test, mrsa test, pee test, but not always

by Princessgem 21st March 2014, 1:38 pm

Thanks ladies, blood tests don't really bother me so all ok with them xx

by tinkerbell24 21st March 2014, 3:20 pm

ywah like the girls say it can vary

I had blood done, mrsa swabs, heights, we spoke a little more about my past depression and issues with my body, height weight etc etc, and we went over size and that again too xx

by tigertonix 21st March 2014, 9:53 pm

As all the other girls have said, you normally will have basic tests like BP, pulse, weight, MRSA swabs, height etc.. And then the nurse will ask you questions on your medical health e. g 'do you suffer from epilepsy?' 'Is there a family history of cancer?' ..Then after that the nurse will probably go through what the day of your op will entail :) She may tell you what bra you need to take for the day of your op and what to bring in your overnight bag :) She may also tell you how to care for yourself for the first 2 weeks after your op and what your restrictions will be etc.. She may also give you a contact number if you need to ring the clinic out of working hours :)

I really hope it goes well for you, babe!! Good luck!! xxxxx

by sharonmcc1979 22nd March 2014, 6:21 am

My pre op was done over the phone, weird right? I had to find out my own blood pressure and call her back.
Anyone else had this? Doesn't seem right to me xxx

by Sahara1981 22nd March 2014, 7:40 am

That does sound odd!! U going to gp to get it done then? X

by sharonmcc1979 22nd March 2014, 10:23 am

No they just asked me questions and asked me to find out my blood pressure and call them back with it. Ive had no bloods taken or anything. She then said she's given me the all clear for my surgery!
Im going back for a second consulation so ill ask about it then. Its not exactly put my mind at ease xx shrug

by MrsCheese 22nd March 2014, 10:38 am

I had my Mrsa swabs sent to me in the post to complete and send back to them. They just did my blood pressure, height and weight on the day of the op. They phoned me two weeks before and went through my health questions. I suppose unless you have any underlying medical conditions there are no major concerns.

Good job they didn't ask me to find out my blood pressure I wouldn't have a clue! Did you just go to your GP?

Xx

by Galeforce1 22nd March 2014, 11:27 am

That's so odd Sharon and would rather worry me about who I am getting my BA with! They are suppose to swab/bloods for mrsa and other infections so you can be cleared of anything before the op. I also had to go through a whole questionnaire and then as I had depression in my past had to get proof from my doctor that I am in a safe state if mind for the procedure xx

by sharonmcc1979 22nd March 2014, 11:32 am

Im booked in with The Hospital Group so thought it would all be above board! She went through loads of health questions and i told me to either pop in to see them or go to my GP for the blood pressure but id only had it done a couple of days before so i already knew it.
Think im going to give them a call xx

by sharonmcc1979 22nd March 2014, 11:39 am

They said they go by my health questionaires as its a surgery im choosing to have, they assume my answers are truthful and as im fit and healthy a telephone pre op is fine.
On the day i will have blood pressure ECG etc...
So i definately feel happier now! :ok:

xx

by Galeforce1 22nd March 2014, 11:43 am

That's good :-) xx

by tinkerbell24 22nd March 2014, 12:17 pm

I had my second lot of pre op checks for my reop done at my gp surgery as it saved me travelling to Manchester xx

by IsabellExpat 22nd March 2014, 4:05 pm

I didn't have any pre op check. They just took my blood pressure and asked questions about my health a couple of hours before my surgery. (this was probable my pre op check?)
The nurse had a pregnancy test in her hand but when I told her I was on my period I didn't need to do that. Smike

My surgeon asked me at my first consultation about my health, my parents health, and if I took any medications.
I had a 6 hour journey to my hospital so that was probably the reason I didn't have to do any?

by Princessgem 22nd March 2014, 8:48 pm

I'm with hospital group too and have to go in for my pre op check ... will let you know what we went through Monday evening Dr Lurve

by sharonmcc1979 22nd March 2014, 9:18 pm

Are you? Yeah keep me posted! I'm intrigued to see if they take bloods. Thanks Princess xx

by Princessgem 22nd March 2014, 9:36 pm

No probs at all chick :ok:

Xx

by Joharry1 22nd March 2014, 9:47 pm

I just had the questionaire, pre op photos & they weighed me hun xx

by Princess_x 23rd March 2014, 1:13 pm

I went with THG and had to go in for a proper pre-op check. I wouldn't be reassured with an over the phone one :/

by tinkerbell24 23rd March 2014, 1:14 pm

it would be horrible to have an over the phone pre op then get one on the day and something pops up and needs to postpone the op, it happens, can you call them and ask if you can go in for a pre op, is it far xx

by Princess_x 23rd March 2014, 6:39 pm

I agree.. the amount of money we pay for this the pre-op checks should be done thoroughly in my opinion x

by rachelw287 23rd March 2014, 7:34 pm

I don't have one, I have all tests done on admission. A bit weird xx

by Princess_x 23rd March 2014, 8:23 pm

That's a shame, be awful to be refused surgery on the day based on the result of a pre-op check. Wrong x

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