After lap

[Tboag]

Hi all, my question is, after your lap, when the consultant came round to talk to you,

1) did you have someone with you

2) did you remember what he said about op.

Thanks girls, I'm getting abit stressed out with question 2.

[will-EndtoEndforEndo]

Make sure some-one is with you when the Consultant comes round to give you the findings, you will probably still be a little woozy from the anaesthetic and request a copy of the images so you have them for future appointments.

[Wind_mill]

My consultant tried to explain stuff to me straight after my op when I was in the recovery room and I have no recollection of what he said apart from the pictures. The next day he came to see me on the ward and I had someone else there. There's so much to take in its definitely advisable to have someone else with you and ask for a copy of any notes/ letters they send to your GP (even if you don't do this at the time - you can always phone their secretary or your GP to get copies).

[DrWatson]

My consultant came round when I was back on the ward and I was reasonably back to myself - if insanely tired! I didn't have anyone with me as it wasn't visiting time but I remembered what he said. He did then change his mind at my proper follow up appointment and at that I took someone.

[Hidden]

I had no one with me. I remembered bits. However, following surgery, I received a copy of the consultant's letter. I receive copies of ALL correspondence. That is standard protocol by my gynae . Patients have to OPT OUT of receiving letters. You need the facts in writing. What they say and write are two different things any way. Remember it is your right to request a copy of your health records so you can talk to GP afterwards and sing from the same hymn sheet.