Operation on foot

[Bugsycat]

In 2 weeks I am undergoing multiple fusions on the top of my foot with NO weight barring for 6 weeks. My leg will be in a heavy plaster also. Any advice would be gratefully accepted as I’m scared my RLS will be very very hard to manage

[Joolsg]

Ensure you have all your RLS meds and the team allow you to take them. Also ensure anaesthesia team know the standard anti emetic/nausea will dramatically worsen your RLS & unless they give you a safe alternative your legs will jerk violently after the op.

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[Pennyfarthing in reply to Joolsg]

Thank you Joolsg

[John_naylor]

I had a hernia op and was concerned.I had an appointment a few weeks before, expressed my concern and discussed it with the doctor.

On arrival for my op I discussed it with the nurse, later the anaesthetist came to see me and again went through the RLS symptoms with her, I warned her that I might violently jump around on the table even under anaesthetic.

I then had several visits and discussions up to the point where I was on the table. I had no problems whatsoever, they all took an interest and adapted the anaesthetic for my RLS. They were excellent but make sure you tell them in advance!

[Pennyfarthing in reply to John_naylor]

Thank you