hospitals brought you in the day before your surgery and did all the prep and pre-op work, questions, testing, etc. while you were in the hospital (not as an outpatient.)
I suppose that insurance companies don't want to pay for that extra night in the hospital if they can help it. I asked a nurse today and she said it cuts down on cancellations, but I don't see how.
My daughter drove me there this morning. I had a chest x-ray, blood drawn twice, and EKG, BP, temperature and urinalysis. A patient educator came in and talked to us for almost an hour about what to expect during the surgery, in the ICU and afterward. I appreciated that, and she answered all our questions.
Now I am showered and cleaned from neck to toe with special wipes containing a strong disinfectant. I have to be at the hospital in the morning by 5:15 a.m. I'll be back as soon as possible, but it may be 3-5 days before I am able. Wish me luck, and if you are a praying person, I'd appreciate a few on my behalf.
Prayers said!
ReplyDeleteI am keeping you in my prayers. Keeping an eye out for your return.
ReplyDeleteGood luck. See you when you get back to your blog.
ReplyDeleteI am here thinking of you. Prayers are powerful, yes?
ReplyDeleteI guess you must be out of surgery and recovering now, Judy! But I will pray all goes well, and look forward to seeing you post again soon.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, even with our once-so-beautiful-NHS we get taken in for all sorts of pre-op stuff in advance, several days or weeks, even!
Sending you luck and best wishes. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteYour surgery is today and I just got homw, Judy. You will be on my mind and please let us know just as soon as you are able !
ReplyDeleteSending a hug.
We are wishing you luck!
ReplyDeleteHope all is going well....prayers for a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you as you continue to recover.
ReplyDeleteI have been out of touch due to crazy computer problems but you have been in my thoughts and prayers and I am happy to see you on Facebook as well.
ReplyDeleteDear Judy......I am thinking of you and hoping ALL went well.....Sorry I didn't get here sooner---'Life Issues' do get in the way, sometimes.....Praying for your quick recovery, my dear.....! Sending Healing Hugs!
ReplyDeleteJust dropped by to say Hi.
ReplyDeletesee you soon.xox