I had my pre-op assessment with a lovely nurse called Lynda. Lynda took me through what will happen on the day of the surgery. I have to arrive at 7.30am and am currently due to be third on the list which means going to theatre at about 10.15. I can eat and drink as normal as I'm not having a general anaesthetic.
The evening before and morning of surgery I have to shower with hibi scrub body wash. For 24 hours prior to surgery I have to avoid all other soaps, shampoos, moisturisers etc as they interfere with the effectiveness of the hibi scrub.
Following surgery my hand/arm will be heavily bandaged for two weeks or so which will be quite a handicap as it's my dominant hand having surgery.
Thankfully I have a very supportive and helpful family who are willing to muck in and help. Fingers crossed (on my left hand at least) that I will be sufficiently healed to pack for our week away in august.
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