(OC) Had surgery today, the surgeon wrote reminders on my legs for which one to operate on

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ZedZero12345 on August 31st, 2022 at 01:48 UTC »

My doctor wrote yes, signed it and made me sign it. Best of luck!

wish1977 on August 31st, 2022 at 01:52 UTC »

I just remember being asked over and over about which leg was being operated on during surgery prep. It almost got to the point that I forgot myself.

night-otter on August 31st, 2022 at 02:12 UTC »

For my knee replacement, the surgeon put a big red X on my left leg, a big black YES and his signature on the right leg.

After I was on the OR Table, the head nurse asked me again which leg. Just before they put me under, the Anesthesiologist asked again. He chuckled when my response was "You're asking now? The right knee."