Mum Requires Polyp Removal - Advice?

[Ikemi]

Basically, my Mum is going in for a routine procedure to have a polyp on the womb removed. This isn't the first time. However the main concern is that the first removal was done under anaesthetic, whereas the Consultant has recommended this removal to be done with just pain killers one hour before the procedure. Is this right?

My Mum is obviously worried that there will be pain during the procedure, which is then a little bit late! The question is, considering where the polyp is located, is this likely to be very painful? Will pain killers provide sufficient relief? Is it worth going private? My Mum is happy to do this, if only for peace of mind.

Cheers!

[Ikemi]

Thanks for the reply - My Mum believes the reasoning behind this is due to budget cuts. If anaesthetic is used, she will need stay in hospital for hours and will require a bed. As you say, painkillers means that she is out the door within the hour! She posed this to the consultant this, who denied it was down to the costs incurred by the NHS. He seemed happy that painkillers would do the trick, even if going private ...

She is obviously incredibly worried and is stressed about the entire procedure because of this. I said to go private, just for the peace of mind. I guess by going private, she would have more chance of receiving anaesthetic if requested?

[Ikemi]

Excellent! Thanks for the advice, all - Hopefully when she reads this, it'll put her mind at rest!