Whats the pre op all about???!!!!!!! Started by: lhoward00331

Do they take swabs? on another forum a girl said the nurse took swabs from her throat, nose, armpits n groin!

Hi there, I had my BA with Mr Traynor on wednesday and all I can say is he with amazing the pain after was min and evreyone that has seen me since the op has said they cant believe how natural there are everyone tho they would look fake like Jordan. My hubby is over the moon with the results. I didnt even fit into an AA cup before and now they are about a D cup, I had 340cc unders, and cant wear any bra for 6 weeks but have been shopping today and buy some new tops i was in a size 4 to size before and now need size 8-10. if you have any question let me know i was so scared before op but its really none that bad. xx

and no, they dont take swabs.
well, they didnt with me anyway and they didnt take blood.
you also have the choice of informing your GP about ur BA. its entirely upto you!

hi! could someone just clarify for me…you have the pre op, then the actually operation a couple of weeks later, then after a week get a post op check up, then go back 6 weeks later to see the nurse, then go back 12 weeks later to see the surgeon? xxx

Hmm.. I’m thinking someone misleading you there! Never took swabs from me! But I had TT not a BA. But I really doubt it!

Hi.

When I went for my pre-op I was given a big information pack which contained DOs & DON’Ts, also I was weighed, measured, had photos taken. Also I had blood taken, but I do have a thyroid condition. So that’s why blood was taken! They also take the rest of the payment (there was only 2 weeks between going ahead and getting date) So had to pay full amount! You do get 20 days before surgery! They also allow you to address any other issues you may have that were not previously mentioned, and to allow any further questions.

A warning to all ladies who are due to go to hospital soon for surgery, if the time on your letter says 1pm (for example) DON’T assume that this is the time you will be going down to theatre. I arrived at the hospital after 11am, as it said 12pm. But neve actually went to theatre until 1430! There is a waiting list. It just allows you to be taken to your room and go through all the necessities.

Claire x

no they dont. well they didnt with me anyway.
and i went to the same clinic in liverpool where i had my initial consultation for the pre-op aswell and meeting with my surgeon.
but for my post op appointment i had to go to manchester.

at the pre-op the nurse checks your blood pressure, weight, takes pictures of your boobs and asks you general health questions. she’ll also give you all the info you need to know before your op, e.g pre op dos and donts..

Also, where do you go for your pre-op? is it at the hospital??

Wendy xxxx