March 06, 2022
Doctor came and told me of the Ops the next day. I had still having mixed feeling having the ops. All I could say was 'leave everything to Allah'. Rate of my willingness to be at the OP was 70/30 ratio. 70% wasn't keen to go through the Ops.
My weight recorded: 87.80 kgs- a reduction of 4.2 kgs prior to admission in January 28
Preparation includes:-
1. Signing surgical consent which includes the risk involved and the alternatives (blood intake) when necessary.
2. Taking of Stool Softener to avoid constipation after the surgery. Constipation is a common post-surgery complain.
3. In the evening, nurse came to cleans my body (skin) with an antiseptic to help prevent infections. My hairs had been remove from my torso and both legs. And placing a sterile drape over both my legs.
3. Respiratory Exercise for my lung using Spirometer.
4. Briefing includes -
i. Oxygen will be connected- oxygen (O2) is given during the surgery to reduce the risk of hypoxemia. However, oxygen is rapidly adsorbed behind closed airways, causing lung collapse (atelectasis) and shunt.If Oxygen is insufficient- will cause increased risks of surgical wound infections, reduced immune functioning, and increased incidences of postoperative vomiting and nausea.
ii. Briefing - After unconscious, the anesthesiologist places a breathing tube in your mouth and nose to make sure I maintain proper breathing during the procedure.
Footnotes:
Spirometer - This device can be used for breathing exercises, increasing oxygen concentration and lung capacity by inhaling. It helps in achieving lung expansion and in maintaining clear airways. The entire unit can be dismantled for cleaning and disinfecting purposes
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