End ileostomy
An end ileostomy is created when part of the colon or all of the colon is removed and the end of the small intestine is brought to the surface of the abdomen to form a stoma. An end…
Foods which can cause blockages in the stoma
Wholegrain products Dried fruits and Nuts, vegetable and fruit skins, pips and seeds
Foods that can cause wind
Carbonated drinks Green…
The enhanced recovery programme is different to traditional care and aims to get you back to full health as soon possible by you playing an active part in your recovery after bowel surgery.
With…
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…
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