post operative control

[jimmys devoted]

One thing many diabetics forget is post operative control. After any procedure tighter control for better healing is imperitive and many simply dont go that extra unit to make sure.

After any procedure it is important to test frequently and make sure your diet is proper for the procedure you just had.

Dont expect insulin in teh hospital as they use slidig scale. Its up to you to keep tighter control.

[manojjonam10]

Post operative control is an important factor to keep the health stable. Many people does the wrong thing by having a diet which is totally unsuitable for their diagnosis. I think most of the diabetic patients must be aware of this consequence.

[skatss]

One thing to try to do is to be in charge of your own diabetes in the hospital. Don't let the nurses be the ones to check your numbers and decide how much insulin you should take. When you go into the hospital for any reason, take all your stuff in the pouch. Take a notebook to keep all the details written down so you can discuss things with your doctor yourself.

That way you can be sure that the tests are on time, that the amount you're taking is sane and that you know what's going on.

I'm not saying this to take anything away from how well the nurses do their job, but they are really busy and sometimes they forget to do things that are important.

Be in charge of your own tests, if at all possible. You can ask a relative to do it too if you are a bit too out of it. If you keep in the know it's all the better for your health.

[RobertIA]

One thing to try to do is to be in charge of your own diabetes in the hospital. Don't let the nurses be the ones to check your numbers and decide how much insulin you should take. When you go into the hospital for any reason, take all your stuff in the pouch. Take a notebook to keep all the details written down so you can discuss things with your doctor yourself.

That way you can be sure that the tests are on time, that the amount you're taking is sane and that you know what's going on.

I'm not saying this to take anything away from how well the nurses do their job, but they are really busy and sometimes they forget to do things that are important.

Be in charge of your own tests, if at all possible. You can ask a relative to do it too if you are a bit too out of it. If you keep in the know it's all the better for your health.
Thanks for the timely reminder. I would add that this can vary with some hospitals. In some, it is highly advisable to notify your doctor and make sure that he is involved as they will not allow you to have your meds in your possession and will not allow you to medicate yourself.

This can be very important for people with diabetes and your doctor will have to clear this and even then sometimes it is still taken away at shift change. So double check that it is made part of your records before admission. If in emergency, then make sure your doctor is notified.

Also make sure before hand (if possible) of the meals you will receive and be prepared to ask for exact carb count and still be prepared to not eat some foods that will send your BG into the stratosphere. Some hospitals have not learned about high fructose corn syrup and low carb.

Bob

[skatss]

I mentioned that it is best to be in charge of your own insulin because I have had some fun times in hospitals arguing with nurses that I need more than 2 units to keep my blood sugars in the normal zone.

By all means let your doctor know, but you might think twice about letting your nurse know that you are in charge of it. They might very well take away your meter and needles if they know about it and it becomes a power struggle. I usually checked my numbers in private and never let the nurses know. I did tell my doctor about it, to make sure I didnl;t get two doses of insulin, but I once had a nurse who let everyone know that SHE WAS IN CHARGE -- of everything and then she was too busy to take care of it.

Also have a snack in your drawer in the hospital. Make it a soda with sugar and leave it in the drawer until or if needed. It has saved me from a few low blood sugar occurrences while in the hospital and no one but I ever knew about it. I just did all I could to be in the know and remain healthy.

[ramesh68]

Hi there,

To my knowledge Post operative controls are prescribed by doctors. They give us do's and don'ts list after discharge from hospitals. We have to strictly follow them to avoid any problems. We should not take more units of Insulin without any medical advice or prescription. After operation its better to attend regular check-ups to keep sugar levels in control. This is very important and one has to take precautions.

Thanks