There was a pot left in the room for me to do a urine sample…I was desperate from about 7am as drunk a full bottle of water just before 6…hold it in though ladies..much easier. About 8.30 the nurse came in to complete first round not checks, Natalie and she was lovely. She did a pregnancy test in urine sample and whilst that was taking 5 mins she did my blood pressure, temp and pulse. I had given up smoking the 2 weeks before but no test was done, so a bit gutted about that but I know it was for the best and massively reduces infections. I’ve given up for good after 12 years. Real hard after 10 years especially the first few days but I did it ☺ you can too!
So about 20 mins later the doc came in, asked a number of qs about health, etc. He also checked my pulse and listened to my chest/ breathing.
Next person about was anaesthetist, John who came to ask how I was feeling, previous general ans experiences and if I had questions. This was about 9.40. He was great as told him I didn’t like needles, just make me go all funny but he said not to worry and he’ll take care of me..even give me a smaller needle…lol.
Then it was the famous Mr Traynor, he’s a machine but amazing. Checked that I still wanted 350cc, drew on me, I signed consent form and all ready to go. Said it would be about 12-12.30 when I go in.
Nurse came in at 11.50 and said we’re ready for you. Took me down corridor to anaesthetic room. John and another lady was in the room. At this point the nerves kicked in slightly, had remained calm prior to, just telling myself this is something I have to do. They wired me upto a machine and then put the canluar in my hand. Wasn’t painfully, just a little sting. Then started to pump the stuff in, put the mask on my face and said..your going to sleep in 3 secs..see you after the op!
The next thing I remember is waking up back in my room with the nurse calling my name. This was 2pm. Obviously not sure how long it took before they took me into theatre or how long it took me to wake up after. Felt really good though and first impressions they looked great.
No strapping with Mr T which is good as heard so many complaining about this. Just tape on my incisions and that’s it. Had tea and toast and about 6 glasses of water to get all back to normal.
Put on my m and ‘s sports bra (it’s real comfy). Got a 34dd and fits perfectly for now.
A bit later, nurse checked me until blood pressure and heart rate returned to normal and then said I’d be OK to go. I was a day case so ended up leaving at 4.30. Had taken a pillow in the car with me for the journey home.
Got more sore as the night went on just stiff, achy and uncomfortable that’s all. I know it will get worse before betterment. When you lie in one position it’s fine but when you move you feel the ache and pain. Not unbearable in any way though.
So overall that’s me…would recommend it to anyone, real happy so far. Hope healing process goes well now. Got post check on 30th xxxx please feel free to ask me any q’s xx