After years of pain and discomfort, I finally made the jump to do an operation for my varicose veins on my right leg. Its not that bad but its better to get it done now than later. I'm lucky enough to have Bupa through my work so took the opportunity to use it. All I had to pay is £100 excess. not bad at all considering the consultation itself was 300, let alone the operation.
So Friday 23rd April was the big day. Got in at 7am but didn't go to the theater until 11am. The staff was amazing, friendly and very helpful. I went under general anesthetic so do not remember a thing ! All I can recall is waiting for my operation when the anesthetic lady injected me something saying "you are going to feel very relaxed" and so I was, starring at the ceiling lights and starting tripping and then....I woke up, being told the op went very well ! So bizarre !
I got back to my room at 1pm where I have been asked to rest up in bed for a few hours. Got fed with yummy ceasar salad and fruits (I picked in the menu like a restaurant) and the nurse had to check my blood pressure every hour. Finally at 5.30pm, she removed all my bandage and gave me instructions for the following week. She strongly advised me to take a cab back home but as stubborn as Im always, I hopped in the bus which took me straight near my street !
