Fasting from midnight onwards
Nothing to drink from 6am
Have to be at the hospital 10:30 , but the exact time of the operation is not known
TURB using a Cystoscopy
The Cystoscopy is the 'keyhole' instrument which is used to perform the operation. There are two basic types.
There are two main purposes for the TURB.
The bladder is flushed to get rid of any remaining debris and usually a catheter is fitted. This stays in place until the bladder has healed so that blood and urine can be expelled.1. To remove any visible tumours, together with a slither of good surrounding tissue (This is to ensure that all the diseased tissue has been removed).2. To take biopsies (samples) or scrapes from other parts of the bladder and/or the urethra to send to the lab for examination.
The samples taken are sent to the lab for tests to find out the extent (or non-extent) of the damage etc.
I hope the anaesthetising goes well. Last time ,18/7 , I had a spinal anaesthetic , and it took them several goes to get it right . It was very painful and I cried a lot. It wasn't at all like that in January , 20/1 when I had my hysterectomy. The team were a lot kinder and gentler. Can't help feeling anxious. Wish me look and please send good vibes . Thank you.
Everything happening at once. Grandchild number 2 is also making it clear that he/she will be arriving soon . We may all end up at the same hospital . Our angels are going to be busy .
In other news, I did my duty and voted in the Swedish elections . Polls closed at 20:00 tonight.
All for now ..... ta ta for now .
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