The daunting day of surgery is just around the corner and you need to make sure you are completely prepared for what is about to happen and the after effects of the surgery.
Firstly your healthcare provider or physician should have given you specific instructions about where you need go in the medical facility and what time you need to arrive to get settles and meet the team.
The first thing you personal need to do is make lists; For example you need to take a list of all the medicines you are currently taken, whether these are prescribed by your doctor, over the counter medication like paracetemol or supplements and vitamins.
When you make your list, make sure you put the full technical term for the medication, along with how much you take and when in the day you take them.
You also need to make your physician aware of any allergies you may suffer from. This is highly important for any doctor’s visit or stay in hospital.
When it comes to the day before your surgery you may be asked to stop taking certain types of medicine (please ask for advice from your doctor). If you still smoke, you need to stop immediately. You will also be asked to not consume any food or drink for at least eight hours before the surgery is due to commence.
When you are packing your bag to take in to hospital with you, you need to be prepared to be in for at least five to seven days following the Pneumonectomy. However, some people take longer to recover and may be required to reside in hospital longer.
It is advisable to have someone drive you so the hospital and help you get settled in. This person needs to be someone you trust, can confide in and someone who will offer you emotion and physical support. Also, most people will not be able to drive home after being discharged, so prearranging a lift is also advisable.
(PLESE NOTE: the information above is for guidelines and information only; it should not be taken literally and should not replace any information given by medical professionals)
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