When the decision has been made to have surgery you will be given an appointment to visit the pre-assessment clinic where you will be asked about your general health and fitness and have various…
Sitting fully upright tends to be the best position for these exercises. Ensure you have adequate pain relief as deep breathing can be uncomfortable:
1. Support your abdomen with a towel or a…
The day of admission is usually the day of your operation.
Your admission time is usually 7am but it may possibly be an afternoon admission - check your admission letter.
A nurse will go…
It is normal to stay in the recovery area for some time after surgery. You will be discharged back to the ward when the staff are happy that you are recovering and that your pain is controlled and…
Continue your breathing and coughing exercises using the incentive spirometer.
You will be encouraged to eat and drink as long as you don’t feel sick. High energy fortisip/fortijuice drinks are…
You will be ready to go home when:
You can safely walk the distance required and complete the stairs if needed. This may be with additional walking aids as appropriate while you fully recover…
We will aim to ring you within a week of discharge to check how you are doing.
Complications do not happen often but it is very important to know what to look out for:
It is not unusual to…
What is the plan for my transition? When am I moving to adult services? Can I choose which adult service I move to? What is different about the adult service? Can I meet the adult staff…
Hoarse Voice in Adults
Non-Infectious Sore Throats in Adults
Nasal Blockage / Discharge +/- Facial Pain in Adults
Children with Hearing Problems
Discharging Ear Management
Management of Ear…
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