Mum's Op

Actually, I was a bit dismissive about the reasons for Mum's Hospital visit. She has had a number of Consultations about her urethra (at £70 a time) and her inability to pass water easily. You may remember that she went into the Orchard Hospital last year for an operation to dilate the urethra, but after a while it reverted to the old trouble. Not only that but the Urologist had noted a diverticulum within her bladder which retained a certain amount of wee and without doing a handstand against the loo wall, she felt unable to empty it. This caused her some discomfort, both physical and mental (mostly the latter) as we could not venture very far from a Ladies Loo, and the thought of any long distance travel was very worrying for her. On our last visit to the Urologist I was able to suggest that he carry out three items of surgery - 1 Dilation of the ute. 2. lazer treatment to get rid of the divert===== and 3 attend to a bladder prolapse, which I think is the most important. You guys will have to enquire of your partners what this means. We are scheduled to see the medical team on Monday next to assess her requirements and to meet the medical and nursing staff for a chat. The op is scheduled for 3p.m on Thursday week (15th) and she will probably stay in for 15th and 16th.
Now comes the appeal. After these horrible sounding ops she is going to feel a bit sore and I have yet to enquire if a long car journey (eg to Wales) will be painful and whether it could be recommended. For her to stay at home could be stressful (look at all that dust etc) but it may be an option she is prepared to accept. I will let you all know the surgeon's opinion after Monday. I feel that Cathy would be the best option, but see above. It would also mean upsetting the Nythva household and it is a long way away. It is a long flight from Singapore/Spain/Provence, but perhaps Steve could spare a couple of days.

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