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I’m due to have a small op in couple of weeks. Will I have to remove my insulin pump or free libre sensor does anyone know? Thank you
I already had all the nurse pre op things done at my OP appt when it was decided I need surgery, BP, weight, ECG etc…. It all happened so fast! I don’t get to see the anaesthetist til the day of surgery!@Tracyann35 and @Rachox , I don't know how things are done in the UK but in the Netherlands you usually have a pre-op review with the anesthesiologist (weight, BP etc.) and that's when you discuss keeping your equipment.
If the operation is not anywhere near where you wear it you have a good reason to insist to keep your sensor on.
As for the pump, it's very important to discuss how your diabetes will be managed during and after the OP.
Thank you for asking the question about the Libre @Tracyann35
I self fund a Libre and have to have an op soon. I have said I can take a cancellation at short notice, so I can see a scenario where I’ve just inserted a new Libre when they call me up and I have to waste it, if I have to remove it
Assuming the operation won't be in the area of your sensor, tell them very clearly they are to leave it alone.I already had all the nurse pre op things done at my OP appt when it was decided I need surgery, BP, weight, ECG etc…. It all happened so fast! I don’t get to see the anaesthetist til the day of surgery!
Assuming the operation won't be in the area of your sensor, tell them very clearly they are to leave it alone.
The op will be on my foot so about as far away as it can be!Assuming the operation won't be in the area of your sensor, tell them very clearly they are to leave it alone.
Oh no, again?The op will be on my foot so about as far away as it can be!
I’m due to have a small op in couple of weeks. Will I have to remove my insulin pump or free libre sensor does anyone know? Thank you
I’m due to have a small op in couple of weeks. Will I have to remove my insulin pump or free libre sensor does anyone know? Thank you
Hi,I’m due to have a small op in couple of weeks. Will I have to remove my insulin pump or free libre sensor does anyone know? Thank you
I just had a neck tumour removed from my neck around 3 Months ago. I was told I had to remove my Medtronic MinMed 780G and my Guardian 4 sensor before my operation the night before my operation and have in the morning of my operation half of my Long acting insulin I use to be on. Before the Pump I was on 32 units of Lantus Solo Star long acting insulin so before leaving for the hospital the morning of my operation I had 16 units of Lantus. Usually during your operation the Anaesthetist monitors your blood glucoses and puts on a insulin infusion and 5% Dextrose drip. Your having a small operation though so I would talk to your Diabetic nurses and see what they say. Most likely they will just stop your pump during you short operation.I’m due to have a small op in couple of weeks. Will I have to remove my insulin pump or free libre sensor does anyone know? Thank you
For me, the nurses doing the pre-op were unaware of an insulin pump. I had to wait until the morning of the operation before I met the anaesthetist when we discussed the pump and he agreed that continuing to wear it was the best approach.Thank you for your help I have my pre-op on Friday so I will ask them then about it
HiI’m due to have a small op in couple of weeks. Will I have to remove my insulin pump or free libre sensor does anyone know? Thank you