"First experience of surgery"

Having previously only been in hospital for x-rays or bandaging a badly sprained foot, I was apprehensive to have a procedure which might ental being 'put out'. However, I need not have worried and took offer of injection and watching the whole procedure.

I appreciated having anaesthetic options explained and the patience of staff to my questions on the way to theatre.

In theatre, I was fascinate by all the monitors including a view in green of my insides and was told I had a wrinkly pipe!

First recovery station I was in a large room with other beds on view and had my arm wrapped for BP monitor every 5 mins, this was for about 2 hours.

Then wheeled to recovery (where I had started) and so glad to have tea & toast (only disappointment - No brown bread).

I was told I had to have a pee before being allowed to leave - but not an option - never been legless before even when I could feel my feet. I could not control them. Would have same again but asked for less.

I enjoyed my experience, rather nice having all those people concentrating on me and having 3 lovely people grab me and whip me back on the bed when I tried to get out - was really fun - Yes I have a warped humour!

I have not found out how to reduce waste but as you say "or draw" - Here are my 2 sketches of my hospital procedure. I have waived my right to copy right so if any use you can use them. For re-assurance those who are  nervous or turn into cards to sell for Barnstable Hospital Friends.