"A sterile dressing will be placed on the groin area to prevent infection. You will need to lay flat and keep the leg straight for two to six hours to prevent bleeding. Your head can not be raised more than two pillows high (about 30 degrees). Do not raise your head off the pillows, as this can cause strain in your abdomen and groin. Do not try to sit or stand. The nurse will check your bandage regularly, but tell your nurse if you think you are bleeding (have a wet, warm sensation) or if your toes begin to tingle or feel numb. You may receive medication to relieve discomfort in the groin area after the anesthetic wears off. "

This is taken from info at work for patients going through angiogram. Why have a put this on my blog? Because I read dad's hillwalking blog that said he might make it on his hillwalk scheduled the weekend that he has his angiogram on the friday. No Dad....you are not going. That is Dr Lucy's orders!!!! And Shari backs me up. She had an angiogram 2 years ago and she says to tell you "you are not doing anything that weekend" I will tell you more about the procedure when i speak to you on the phone, but just wanted to stop you in your tracks re your crazy planning for the weekend after a major procedure!! have I made my point?!?!?


OK, I'm done. Actually at work so better get on with my job :-)



Love to all



Lucy xxxx