Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 995609)

Because of my work in the NHS I will be quite vocal about my needs.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 995611)

I have often thought what would happen if I needed a major op, Can't see were I could have a general anaesthetic, with the state of my respiratory system, I probably wouldn't come out of it, so I'll keep my fingers crossed they never have to make the choice

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 995628)

I hope you never need surgery John.

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 995409)

My brother works in the theatres where they do this kind of surgery.......and he was telling me that I would feel nothing other than a sensation of pressure.
I never worked on opthalmics as a nurse, I did general theatre instead.

Despite the risks from a GA....I think it would be far better for me - they don't want to be having to chase me down some corridor to get me into theatre.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 996371)

Well its an early visit to AW this morning I'm of the that big house on the hill to meet a charming young lady who I know with stick a flaming great big needle in the artery on my wrist, I'm telling myself it ain't going to hurt, who the hell am I kidding:eek::eek::eek::eek:

Originally Posted by Gordon Booth (Post 996395)

Perhaps Margery one of the other medical experts can explain- when I go to give blood samples or have tests the doctor/nurse has no trouble finding a vein and getting blood.
When my wife goes they stick the needle in all over the place trying in vain to find a vein, causing her great pain.
Are some peoples veins deeper or smaller and harder to find?

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 996380)

Hope it all goes well for you John...will be thinking of you and cringing - but glad it isn't me.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 996473)

Well came through with flying colours, can't believe it but I never felt a think, that's the first time ever. Mind you I've known the nurse for a while and she's always been very good, but she excelled herself this morning, plus my oxygen levels were slightly better that six months ago, so it was a plus all round today

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 996476)

So we can expect more hot air than usual then?:D;)