Your surgery

Here is some helpful information to go over to make sure you’re fully prepared. 

Here is some helpful information to go over to make sure you’re fully prepared. 

Recovery

After your surgery, you will be moved to the recovery room until you’re fully awake and comfortable. You will be offered a light refreshment during this time.

We encourage you to rest quietly for the rest of the day or evening.

Going home

Your medical team will discuss with you your arrangements for leaving.

After general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic with sedation, please make sure you have arranged for someone to drive you home, as it would be unsafe for you to drive after anaesthesia or medication. We also recommend that you have a responsible adult with you for at least the first 24 hours after your procedure.

Most patients need to rest during this time and you may want additional care at home.

Before you leave, you will be given the following, please ensure you take these with you:

  • Your discharge form, including instructions from your surgeon
  • Any prescriptions for your recovery and any medications you brought with you

Follow up

The team will discuss with you:

  • Making follow-up arrangements with your doctor as necessary

If you become unwell

After surgery, if you develop any of the following signs and symptoms, please call or visit your surgeon or GP immediately.

  • Increased pain or excessive swelling around the wound
  • Bleeding or wound ooze
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Fever or chills

Emergency contact

If you have any of the following go IMMEDIATELY to your nearest hospital Accident and Emergency department, or ring 111

  • Chest pain and/or breathlessness
  • Pain, swelling or tenderness in your calf or thigh
  • Severe pain or bleeding
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