I'm wondering if an early morning surgery slot is better than a late afternoon one, versus any other time. Will the surgeon be too sleepy early in the a.m., or too tired late in the afternoon? Is late morning (2nd or 3rd slot?) any better, with the assumption that the surgeon is "into the groove" of the day's work? I know later slots run higher chance of delays. I'm just looking for some discussion or opinion. What do people out there think?
2006-12-06 03:12:49 · 5 answers · asked by AlephPi 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
if it was me i would want an appointment about 10 because the doctor has had a chance to wake up. he hasnt gotten too tired from too many surgerys before, its not too close to lunch so hes in a hurry to close up. its a good time i think.
2006-12-06 03:17:32 · answer #1 · answered by andrea_shawn@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One would hope that the surgeon would be "into the groove", awake, and prepared regardless of what time he's operating. For your sake, however, I'd recommend an early slot. It'll keep you from going most of the day without eating(many surgeons ask that patients eat nothing after a certain time, you won't have to wait half the day to get things done and over with, and you'll be able to get back home and settle down earlier in the day. Plus, like ou said, there may be less chance of a delay.
2006-12-06 03:18:58 · answer #2 · answered by sweetc_82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me it all depends on if you can eat and drink before the surgery, if you are being put under the usually you can not do either. If that is the case then I make it early so I won't have to suffer through most of the day. Also take into consideration if you have to have someone drive you home and when they are available. In my area, traffic is also a big concern. I don't want to sit in morning rush hour traffic and most defiantly don't want to sit in afternoon traffic if I'm not feeling that great. Don't forget that their are also prescriptions that need to filled most of time. See if you can get it filled ahead of time, filled at the hospital/center or if your ride home will do it for you. If you have a procedure done too late in the day by time someone gets to the pharmacy it may be closing or have a long wait.
2006-12-06 03:29:01 · answer #3 · answered by kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has nothing to do with the surgeon, it's you. You body is at rest in the early morning hours and it's better suited for surgery. I've had surgery many times, it's always been four or even three in the morning.
2006-12-06 03:29:27 · answer #4 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at it this way, as many people are different, it is fairly hard to tell a surgeon's preferences / skills for timing. As for delays, I can not say, but I would think that depends on the people in your area. Good luck, in any case. Surgery is awful.
2006-12-06 03:18:09 · answer #5 · answered by bane10x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋