Re: you're going to put that catheter WHERE? - EDITH

[Guest guest]

You woke up during the operation?!!

THat was my absolute nightmare before I went in. Were you in pain?

Did they give you more drugs to knock you out again?

I can understand why some people would rather be awake for the

entire operation and it's something I would have considered had my

surgeon suggested it. But how terrifying to wake up mid bone

crunching!!

I didn't have a catheter, just old fashioned bed panning. It wasn't

so bad - it was quite nice to take the weight off my staped swollen

bum for a couple of minutes a few times a day. It did provide and

incentive for me to get walking more quickly to salvage a little

dignity!

Morag

> Hi Tony,

>

> I actually asked my OS if he was going to use a jigsaw to get my

fused hip

> apart............ He looked appalled and said " No.............this

one is an

> old fashioned hammer and chisel job........... "

>

> But I did surface during the op and I swear I heard a power tool

happening

> amidst the hammering.............smile.

>

> There are some here who actually stay awake and watch the whole

> event............. now how much counselling would you reckon you

would need

> for that...............smile.

>

> Edith LBHR Dr. L Walter Syd Aust 8/02

>

>

> > Bloody hell...I've accepted the possibility of sleeping with a

yellow

> > wedge of doom. I've only now come to terms with the idea of a

> > catheter and now someone mentions that catheters involve

> > balloons??!?!?!?

> >

> > Next you'll be telling me they use power tools and hammers

during the

> > operation!

> >

> > Better call my counsellor again...

> >

> > Tony (RBHR coming up on 26 July)