Going into hospital

[Suzie42]

I have to go to the hospital next week for a biopsy, very scared as havent been out for 3 months. I cannot wear a mask because of breathing difficulties. Any tips appreciated

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My mother was in hospital for two weeks recently and was very impressed with the anti-covid measures. In fact she felt they were more concerned with that than anything else! Covid and non-covid patients scrupulously separated, lots of deep cleaning, all staff including porters, catering etc wearing ppe. It depends on the hospital of course but this was just her local general.

[Suzie42 in reply to Hidden]

That's a comfort to me...I am going to my local hospital so hopeful it will be safe

[Kristicats]

Hi I hope your biopsy goes well. I don’t know if you would want to use a face shield / visa. They are quite cheap online now some have caps and sun hats attached.

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P.S would you be able to wear a thin breathable mask for just when inside the hospital?. The Elle ones are thin T shirt cotton ones. Or a scarf to hold loosely over your nose/ mouth whilst inside.

[Suzie42 in reply to Kristicats]

Thanks very much, I will try what you suggest

[Kristicats in reply to Suzie42]

I think I would take my own hand sanitiser as well in my pocket and sanitise my hands every time I touch anything.

[Suzie42 in reply to Kristicats]

Great, thanks for all your help, will do

[Izb1]

I dont blame you being worried Suzie42, but hospitals are being very careful and wearing full ppe so think you will be ok. I would take a small hand sanitiser and maybe a cotton scarf just to be safe. Good luck x

[Suzie42 in reply to Izb1]

Thank you Izb1 will do

[Ergendl]

Good luck with your biopsy. Do let us know how you get on.

[Suzie42 in reply to Ergendl]

Yes I will, thank you Ergendl. The following week I have to go back for a PET scan, so hopefully will not be so scared then

[Suzie42 in reply to Ergendl]

I have had my hospital visit and all was good, only 3 people in xray ! I had temperature checked at door and was given a mask, I managed to keep it on while walking along corridor. I took my own sanitizer and used it regularly. I felt safe. Was told no cancer in my lymph nodes and it should be confirmed next week with PET Scan

[Ergendl in reply to Suzie42]

That must have been reassuring. Good luck for the PET scan next week.

My cat is excellent at pet scans: whenever I've been with another person's pet , my cat sniffs me all over to check how much the strange pet has touched me.

[Suzie42 in reply to Ergendl]

Ha ha very funny 😂

[Carnival567]

I am shielding, but had to be taken to hospital on Monday by ambulance. No mask in the ambulance although the paramedics wore them. I had to put one on until I was admitted to the ward. The hospital was very quiet as there are no clinics or visitors. Everyone was very professional and I had no worries at all.

[Suzie42 in reply to Carnival567]

Thank you very reassuring