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[Closed] Abdominal Biopsy - Painful/after effects?

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Anyone had one?

I am escorting a elderly relative on a long trip to London for a biopsy. They are investigating three areas in the pelvis/abdomen area

Timings are Blood tests at 8am
Biopsy at 10'ish
Released 4-6 hours later

Trip is about 30 mins on the tube, 1:15 on a train and another hour'ish in a car (there and back). That's

The relative does not remember the discomfort they had after the last one (about 5 years ago), but I do. However, the trip to/from that one was only about 30 mins in a car

Is this an unrealistic journey after the Biopsy?

Tp make matters worse, I am then taking them on a 4+ hour drive the following day

Can anyone give me any real world experiences, advise or pointers?

Thanks


 
Posted : 18/10/2017 9:29 am
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Posted : 19/10/2017 2:39 pm
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I reckon you're the best placed to answer this one

Sounds like quite a trip though and I'm guessing the tube might mean at least a bit of walking

Taxi to train station ?
Cheapish hotel for the evening ?
Ask the hospital in advance ? - they may be able to offer a bed overnight, or suggest options


 
Posted : 19/10/2017 2:55 pm

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