Outpatient surgery but no companion. What should I do?
Hello,
I have bursitis in my elbow, and the bursa is scheduled for outpatient removal. During the preliminary consultation, the assistant told me that I would need someone to accompany me for the next 24 hours. I live alone and have no one, and I told her that. She says they would have to notify me and cancel the surgery.
I've contacted my health insurance company. They're at a loss and can't help me.
Does that mean I can't have surgery? I'll contact my family doctor tomorrow. Has anyone experienced something like this before? Does anyone have any knowledge of this topic?
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In this case, I would get the assurance of health insurance if not in the hospital, so to spend in a day care.
You can’t make anyone out of your sleeve.
A friend of mine, who had broken a foot, did so. In the day care of a senior home, she all entertained and spent time well.
If you already have an appointment for the procedure, don’t let yourself be comforted. I wish you everything was as you wish. Just think in the right direction and leave no doubt. It helps a lot.
But: have you tried other treatment methods?
Here you will find a guide for downloading. Maybe it was without surgery?
Good luck!
I know that too, my partner was able to exchange a layer with me, so he was there all the time. It’s really important if there’s problene.
I had an outpatient abdomen surgery with general anesthesia. After a wake-up room I went well 4.5h, still thought, ts, for that I have to pick up now Sweetie all the time
At home, after 1 hour, I was suddenly completely tired of raw material, way to the toilet or cup of water alone rather not.
Do you have any friends/familiary people you can ask?
KK I would have thought.
Caritas or the like, ask?
PS: and my surgery was between 2 Corona lockdowns.
Alternative was: 1 night stationary.. Luckily it was different, because shortly before the call came, that is not going.
On my question, aha, and sue say, I should set myself up to stay 1 night if my condition is not ripe for release. gave annoying gazes (but is true.. it can always be with outpatient interventions, no one knows how good anaesthesia, etc.)
Ask if you could have a day in a short-term care (Pflegeheim). It’s not great, but there’s at least potential (Klingel) someone with you.
Tip: If you can visit the health insurance on site, not call center, but go to the building where there is a branch of the health insurance. In my experience, one gets faster and more help.
Even in the hospital, there is a specific question: “With you, there are no single people who currently have no one who could stay with him for 24 hours?” It can’t be!
Talked directly to a BKK specialist. Couldn’t help me.
Maybe it can be done in a clinic where you can stay until the next day.
Someone you’re gonna know, right? Girlfriend, neighbor?
Not everyone knows someone he could ask for or wanted. That’s something else than “can you pour my plants on holiday” or “can I borrow a package of butter from you?”
In his other questions, he tells about his son and his mother. Maybe he can ask the…
Relationship of me lives in 500 KM distance, many friends are already deceased, acquaintance near me had recently a stroke and the neighbors are all busy. I don’t see a chance.
In the future, there will be more outpatient surgery because this was decided in the hospital reform.
KH-Personal Saving – instead, a companion must come from.