Surgery tomorrow...

angelsbridges · #1 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 11:12 AM

I was wondering if there is anything I need to watch for or talk to the doctor about. I'm pre-diabetic, and I know you're supposed to talk to them if you're diabetic, but I'm not full blown so I don't know if there are precautions I need to take.

Any advice?

sugardumplin · #2 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 11:14 AM

write.... NOT THIS LEG! in permanent marker on ur right leg....

kidding...

I have no idea. I need to know too cuz I am having a procedure in June...So I will have to see what others say.

Subby · #3 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 11:27 AM

It's a good question. As an insulin dependent during surgery (I got my appendix out some time ago), I need them to do some BG monitoring and if needed, be responsive to an insulin induced low. When getting surgery, it's been discussed, and they've made it clear what they will be doing to deal with it.

I suppose the question comes down to, with the state of your condition, how would you see it impacting your safety during surgery? You're the expert on your body, and apart from talk about it here, you should also discuss it with the team, if there is a risk.

I love the permanent pen idea. Next time I am going to write "please check my BG hourly!" above whatever it is they are working on.

EeyoreButterfly · #4 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 06:08 PM

It never hurts to mention something. I had knee surgery last summer and was concerned because of episodes of low blood sugar. I had sought help for it the year before and was blown off by the doc and told I was lying so I didn't say anything to the doc doing the surgery. I had no problems whatsoever.

AngelKitty · #5 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 08:01 PM

Hi Angelsbridges,
While you are being prep'd for surgery you will meet the Anesthetist, tell the Anesthetist that you are pre-diabetic and voice your concerns about going 'low' during your procedure so that they can monitor your BGLs (also depends how long your surgery goes for).
Good Luck with your operation - hope you have a speedy recovery.

angelsbridges · #6 (**permalink**) 05-05-2009, 08:21 PM

Everything went very well.

I'm high as a kite right now, though!

Ohana · #7 (**permalink**) 05-05-2009, 08:57 PM

glad to hear! I don't remember anything in the 24/48 hr range after my surgery...

Lots of rest for you!