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[ganimede]

I had my pre-op appointment for my hysto yesterday. I broke the receptionist's brain when I arrived; I told her I had an appointment at 2pm so she gave me a look and asked snottily which department I was supposed to be in, obviously assuming that I had no need for their services. Then she couldn't find my name on her list because she was looking

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[heikki_cheren]

When is the operation to take place? It's cool to have you own bedroom!

Is blood pressure often checked during general medical exams? Is yours usually normal?
Mine was often too high too, but it was just because seeing a doctor stressed me. ;)

[ganimede]

It's on Thursday, 18th July. I don't know the time yet, I'll only find that out the night before :-/

I've never had surgery over here so I don't know if they always check blood pressure in that situation. Whenever I've had it checked before, it's always been fine. I had it checked at the consultation and it was fine then but my heart rate was high then too because I was anxious.

[ftmichael]

Yay, I'm glad the staff and surgeon were so nice! I'm glad you broke the obnoxious receptionist's brain too. Serves her right. *nods firmly*

I think closing up on the inside just means where the organs were connected, cos otherwise it'd just leave an opening straight into your abdominal cavity which is eep. They just stitch it closed at the top, inside you. But it's always good to ask for clarification just in case she meant something else.

Ooo, look at you with your en suite private room! So swanky! Trans = VIP. ;)

Poor nervous boy with your wicked high heart rate! I'm so glad you'll have someone with you though. That makes such a difference. V much yay for J! And I v much hope you bleed way less than I did. Just a few days sounds nice indeed. ;)

[ganimede]

She wasn't obnoxious, just snooty because she was sure I was in the wrong place.

Obviously it's going to be closed inside. There was something about the way she was doing it that was different. I think she said something about doing it in a different direction or different area but I really can't remember. I know she did say it was something I'd requested which baffles me even more because I haven't done anything like that.

I read back over your post about your surgery and recovery because I couldn't remember a lot of the details and also to compare what you were told with what I've been told. Your bleeding went on for a while anyway but then you said you'd lifted something heavy which made you bleed more so obviously, not doing that lifting would have made it finish quicker. Also, you were told not to do exercise for 6 weeks but I assume I'm okay to do that after the 4 weeks I was told my recovery would take.

[ftmichael]

Hrm, no idea then. That is a bit baffling. I'm glad she's so nice though, so surely she'll be happy to clarify if you call and ask. :)

*nods* The lifting (putting the sofabed away) was definitely part of the problem. But part of it was also just my body, I think. It might not have gone on for seven weeks without the lifting but it could have still been five or six. Dr Travias' final word about going back to exercise/normal levels of activity was to wait until the bleeding had completely stopped and then give it two more weeks. I hope you bleed for a whole lot less time than I did though! It was so icky and annoying even though it was v surprisingly not all that dysphoria-inducing, and not painful.

[ganimede]

I don't have a number to call though. It's not like in the US when you get a direct line to the surgeon.

I forgot it was the sofabed. Why did I not put it away before I left? I know the extended day I stayed I was incapacitated and possibly not able to but I can't think why I didn't do it the day before. I think you weren't expecting to bleed so much anyway, didn't you say something about how the others that had had hystos had said it was just like spotting and yours was actual proper bleeding? I think it's possibly less dysphoria-inducing because it's got more of a medical reason to it, than just being the monthly hell if that makes sense.

[polkadotsquared]

An NHS VIP? Special boy indeed.

I'm assuming bp is a standard thing cause they'd need to know for the anaesthetist if it was high and you'd need an extra drug to control that probs. After all high bp pumps faster so you'd lose blood much quicker when they cut.

Ick for bleeding after though, but hey, its for the last time :)

[ganimede]

Did you doubt I was special? :P It just makes everyone more comfortable if I have a room to myself, I'd be supremely uncomfortable on a ward filled with women and I don't imagine they'd be too happy about it either.

That's a good point about high blood pressure. It's odd that my blood pressure is normal but my heart rate was high. You'd think both would be high.

I will be so glad when there's no more bleeding. I think I can manage it for this one last time, especially as it's got more of a medical reason than the usual monthly hell.

[polkadotsquared]

Never. But the NHS are so useless you must be special special. Agreed though, less stares and chatter is a plus.

[ellierachael]

Good luck with it all! I'm glad the surgeon is nice and it sounds like you're in good hands

I'd definitely take advantage of your friends offer to ferry you in to hospital and back. You don't want to be dealing with public transport post-op!

[ganimede]

I wasn't going to get the bus after surgery, I was going to get a taxi but I will certainly let J drive me home. I didn't expect she'd offer that which was why I'd planned on getting a taxi but it's nice that she's willing to do that :)

[geneticload]

Hmmm...way to pass. I still can't believe in this day that nurses question gender presentation in regards to biological sex. Like somehow they haven't figured out that shit like this happens all the time?

Anyway, good luck with your surgery. I'm sure it will all go well, but I wish you a speedy recovery!