Thursday 7 November 2013

what they forget to tell you...

And you are too busy worrying about having the surgery to ask.....

1. Work out what you are going to wear home from the surgery carefully. A long skirt is better than trousers. Joggers that are loose will be ok. Jeans are an obvious 'no no'! 2. Think about what you are hoing to wear on your feet. If you are going to be banaged on your feet, your regular shoes aren't going to fit! Big slip on mules will be great. I ended up with just socks on & it wasn't great because the ground was wet! I then sat in the cab waiting for an hour for a chance to change them. 3. Think about how you are going to get home or to the airport properly! We arrived by plane & then got on the train. At no point did I even consider that I cocouldn't get back on the train again until the night after the surgery. Which isnt very clever. The clinic had a special rate with the cab co to get us directly back to the airport. 4. Get assistance at the airport on both sides. You will not be able to walk very far or very quickly. I hated being in the wheelchair but there was no way I could walk. People are kind & want to help. Let them! 5. Remember that this is major surgery. Just because you don't have massive cuts with stitches & you didnt go under a general anaesthetic, it still is alot for your body to cope with. You will be tired. Give in to it and rest. 6. You can not do this alone. You need physical & emotional support. Having someone to help you put your stocking s on or help you to the loo is essential. 7. Dont worry about uour diet, that can wait til you are stronger. 8. Be kind to yourself! You will have moments when you get frustrated & annoyed

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