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Originally Posted by stevestrat
Aspirin didn't get a mention Harry, not until I was handed a second info sheet in the ward itself. I say leaflet but it was two A4 sheets of photocopied paper (3 sides), a locally done thing by the look of it, frankly I could have made something more presentable on the laptop! Not only did it not mention aspirin it didn't mention that you are supposed to fast either, I hadn't eaten anyway.
"Leaflet" aside, the doctor issuing the letter was supposed to look at what meds I am on and advise accordingly.
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The leaflet I received was a little better, 2x folded A4, printed both sides and quite informative. It suggests 'a light breakfast' on the day of the op., take any regular meds as advised by your doctor and take anything needed for an overnight stay, just in case. I rang to ask about it generally....
They say be there at 0800, op 0900 to 1000, then a total of six hours recovering before release. Then do nothing much for 48 hours, before resuming normal operation. It says they will NOT allow you home unaccompanied and you must have someone at home keeping an eye on you. I have asked for patient transport to collect me in the morning, a friend to collect me and take me home.