Yep, the patient 'marks the spot!' That's what I did for the Shoulder Issue a few months back. I think that is standard practice now, at all hospitals. I surely hope your surgery brought about a good outcome to that cancer, Ginger. (Hugs.)
PAT in VA/USA PS I FOUND MY CAR KEY and AM SHOUTING ABOUT IT!!
Ginger in CA yes, he saved the butterfly from being part of the cut.
I can agree. It took me months for the marker to wash off my big toe after I had my surgery to insert the rod in my broken leg. It seemed funny at the time to have the doc mark my toe since there was a HUGE cast on the rest of the leg. But a nurse did come cut that off before I was rolled to surgery, so I'm glad they had a way to mark which one was broken. (Like the swelling wouldn't be enough of a marker!) :-)
My thoughts are with you Joanna.
Michelle in Nevada
Prayers and good thoughts on the way!
wow, Joanna! surrogate Mom. you should be given a medal! i don't know if i could do that for someone else. Commendable, for sure! You bet..prayers and good thoughts coming your way. Keep us informed!!!
amy in CNY
it's called "time out procedure" here at our hospital. they won't let you in the theatre without asking you and marking the spot.
amy in CNY
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