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I've had urgent appointment sent through for next Thursday, 2nd June, and I have my pre-admission checks this Friday. I'm wondering what sort of questions I could be asking in addition to:

1) I would like pre-anaesthesia medication shortly after admission, to relax me

2) will you be using a rigid or flexible scope

3) how will you assess and manage my pain level post-operatively?

4) what analgesia choices will I have post-operatively?

5) what is the projected recovery time?

6) will it be documented how much pushing / pulling / stretching internally was necessary and how this is likely to impact on pain levels and pain management needs?

7) will I be staying in hospital overnight?

8) will I be catheterised? when? for how long?

9) can I commence laxative medication now in preparation for the very painful effects of severe opioid constipation?

Can anybody think of anything else? Thank you lovelies x x Helen

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Do you know if they will excise endo or us it diagnostic only, ???

Good luck xxx

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Hi! They are just doing as final diagnostic.. surgery is being planned separately as extensive.. but I will check to be absolutely sure. Thank you so much for the good wishes x x Helen

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Your questions seem very thorough. Good luck :)

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Is it at a bsge centre???

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yes: colchesterhospital.nhs.uk/o...

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