Consenting for Surgery

[Aardvarks]

Today I travelled up to London to consent for surgery. On my way I was a bit indifferent to the whole thing, perhaps a little annoyed that I needed to go in for a face to face when it could be easily done over the phone (in my opinion).

During the actual consultation however, I suddenly found myself quite overwhelmed…

The senior fellow listed off possible complications, and additional measures they had decided to take (as my case is it quite complex). I was also handed a urine bottle to fill, a bit difficult as I had just been to the toilet…

When I left, I was completely flustered… I forgot my prescription and only remembered once on the train… thankfully they kindly agreed to send it to me in the post, once I was able to remember my address!

The whole thing has got me thinking though… With 50% of cases returning less than five years after surgery… Am I doing the right thing?

[Iamyumyum]

Hi there,I dont know how this is currently affecting your life if the surgery offers a better quality even if just for a few years it seems like a positive decision for you.I can completely relate to the ratio decision. One of the many Drs I saw earlier this year stated similar to myself. I see it as if it does return after surgery I'd be better prepared for the whole journey and its 5 years of better living in the mean time as my Dr stated they cant remove 100%. HOWEVER that's how I and my Dr at the time saw it.