After your Surgery

Overnight Stay

If your procedure requires an overnight stay, you will be settled in a private room after your surgery, with an en-suite bathroom, a telephone and television. A clock is available on request. Free wi-fi is available - please ask a nurse or the receptionist to give you a password. A call bell is provided should you require attention between the times of your nurses visits.

Meals can be ordered from the menu, and can be tailored to meet your dietary requirements.


 
When you get home
We strongly advise you have a capable adult with you for the first 24 hours following discharge from hospital. It's important that you rest during this time so it's helpful to have additional support.

It's normal to feel some degree of pain or discomfort after an operation - your surgeon and nurses will explain what is to be expected based on your procedure.  Please also feel free to call us if you have any queries.
 
Please call your surgeon or doctor immediately if you experience
 
  • increased pain or excessive swelling around the wound
  • nausea or vomiting
  • chest pain or breathing trouble
  • fever or chills
In the event of an emergency call an ambulance (111).
 
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