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concerned about my partner- had this morning?

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Jabba89 · 12/10/2017 21:41

Hi, haven't been on here for a couple of years and have had to make a new account as forgot password so please go easy lol 😐

Anyway, my partner went into hospital this morning for a relatively minor op (knee surgery, day case) his first time having a general anaesthetic. Hes 31. Was only out for about 2 hours and soent 3 hours in the recovery before they discharged him. He seemsped okay when I collected him, a little groggy maybe but he was chatting away and seemed ok. He even ate tea with us at about 4ish and had a phone call to his brother which he was talking away fine and no oroblems there.
Now its 9.30 and for the last 2 or 3 hours he is starting to concern me. Has become extremely drowsy, to the point where he cant hold his head up. I suggested he went up to bed and went up to check on him 20 minutes later and I literally had to grab him and shake him violently just to get a response. He is not responding to touch alone, I am having to slap him or poke him numerous times.

Is this normal? Other than paracetamol and naproxen he has no other painkillers so this isnt down to any other drugs. Could he be having a delayed reaction? Thinking if this continues to maybe call 111 but then again I have never had surgery and so am not sure if this is normal or not?

OP posts:
Twodogsandahooch · 12/10/2017 21:43

Call an ambulance

Strugglingtothinkupnewusername · 12/10/2017 21:44

Sounds very unusual. I'd say definitely 111 if not 999.

DancingLedge · 12/10/2017 21:50

Yes, ambulance

Patchouli666 · 12/10/2017 21:52

Is he overweight, I know that sounds awful to be asking but anaesthetic is stored in fat tissue and can take longer to dissipate in an overweight person. So he might well be getting a second wave of anaesthetic now. Sometimes though, anaesthetics just hit hard. If he isn't overweight, but can you take his pulse, either at inner wrist using your fingers not thumb or his neck just to either side of windpipe below jawbone? Is it strong or really weak?
On his release notes, is there a number to call? Or call the hosp reception and say your dh was in today etc.... Better than an 111. Ask to speak to the On Call Dr on the ward from today and you may find they will send an ambulance to get him back in

DancingLedge · 12/10/2017 22:01

Just dial 999.Now

NotPennysBoat · 12/10/2017 22:11

Definitely not normal.

Original poster
Jabba89 · 12/10/2017 22:12

Thank you everyone, Phoned 111 they are getting a doctor to call me back within the next hour. No he is not overweight but he is quite muscular so I suppose its the same thing? He is really out of it, its scaring me. We are here alone with our 6 year old and baby, his pulse seems quite weak and slow. Hopefully the doc will call me back pretty quick but looks like its going to be a trip back to the hospital with him 😢

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georgedawes · 12/10/2017 22:13

Call an ambulance, seriously

noodleaddict · 12/10/2017 22:15

I wouldn't wait for the doctor, I'd call an ambulance.

Santawontbelong · 12/10/2017 22:15

I had a reaction to an epidural and nearly died a few hours later. Please ring for an ambulance. .

georgedawes · 12/10/2017 22:16

You need to call 999. If he's that unresponsive, he needs to go to hospital!

tribpot · 12/10/2017 22:17

I would do as Patchouli suggests and call the ward straight away. Failing that I would call 999 but I can imagine you would feel a bit odd doing that when 111 have told you to hang on for a doctor to call back.

Can you call someone to come and watch the children?

Bovneydazzlers · 12/10/2017 22:18

Call an ambulance NOW!! This is not normal and too serious to wait for a callback.

Margomyhero · 12/10/2017 22:18

Phones the hospital ward he was on. They generally give you their number just on case of feeling unwell after discharge.

Hope he is ok

Mishappening · 12/10/2017 22:18

999

Migraleve · 12/10/2017 22:22

Yes this is a 999 job. Just phone.

SmokingGun · 12/10/2017 22:23

I have have loads of operations under GA, some that took hours and hours and I have never been unresponsive a few hours later. Very sleepy, yes but can still be roused.

I would call 999 OP

welshweasel · 12/10/2017 22:23

I'm a surgeon. If a patient's relative rang the ward and told me what you've just said I'd tell them to ring 999.

georgedawes · 12/10/2017 22:23

Yes on the discharge note there is normally a number to call if unwell, but I honestly think if he's that bad 999 is the best thing to call.

Cheekypenguin · 12/10/2017 22:24

Call 999 don't wait

MrsEricBana · 12/10/2017 22:24

Yes ring 999 please.

LittleLights · 12/10/2017 22:24

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Tattybogle89 · 12/10/2017 22:25

Wow scary I'd call an ambulance

Westiegirl3 · 12/10/2017 22:27

My DH has had several op’s like you describe and has never been unresponsive into the evening. I think i’d be very worried from what you’ve said and take the advise you’ve been given and call 999

DancingLedge · 12/10/2017 22:27

A surgeon has told you to ring an ambulance.
Bugger 111 and their understaffing.
999 NOW