After Your Surgery
Following surgery you will be taken to the recovery room where you will be monitored for several hours before returning to the ward.General Anaesthetic
The anaesthetic you receive may make you feel tired, sick and affect your concentration. This is considered normal and may continue for a day or two. You will go home the day of your surgery unless you feel unwell.Pain
You will be given pain medications as needed when you recover from the anaesthetic. You are advised to purchase pain medications from a chemist prior to admission. We suggest either Codydramol (Distagesic) or Vol-tarol, 30 tablets. If you are exempt from prescription charges you can get a prescription before going home.Pain Questionnaire
Your pain questionnaire will only take a moment to complete, you are asked to remember to complete each section. This will be reviewed on your first appointment.Wounds
You will have dissolving stitches or glue with paper strips over your wounds. Keep the wounds clean and dry for at least one week, then remove the dressings. The district nurse will visit you the day after surgery to assess your wounds.Eating & Drinking
Drinks and sandwiches are available for you on the ward; you should drink plenty of fluids after your surgery. This will help to counteract the constipating effect of your pain medications.Activity
When you return home you will naturally feel tired for a few days. You should get up each day and take some exercise. Increase your activity every day until you return to your normal routine. You may drive a car when you feel that you are ready, however you should let your insurance company know you have had an operation.Work
You can return to work as soon as you feel that you are ready. If you do heavy work, a gradual return to your normal level of work is advised.Sexual Activity
You may resume sexual activities when you feel able.(published with permission in writing from:http://www.alsgbi.org)
