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Inpatient surgery

Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020

It’s very important that you play an active role in your recovery while following the advice and guidance of your clinical team. Depending on what surgery you are having, complete recovery may take many weeks. Don’t worry if some days go better than others, as this is normal. The following steps...

Nutrition

Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019

Eat healthily in preparation for your operation especially fruit and vegetables.  On the day of your operation you will be given a carbohydrate drink to keep your body fuelled for surgery.  After the operation you may have nutritional supplements in the form of drinks- please take them as they wi...

Get fit for surgery

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

Taking an active role in planning and preparing for your operation will help you feel in control, leave hospital sooner and get back to normal more quickly.

Alcohol intake

Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019

Drinking alcohol affects your body’s ability to fight infection, stop bleeding and heal wounds/ prevent wound breakdown.  It is therefore very important to cut down or stop drinking before surgery.  Stopping for just 2 weeks pre-operatively will improve your body’s response to surgery.  Stopping...

How to cancel an appointment

Last updated on Friday, May 4, 2018

There will be a number to telephone at the top of your confirmation letter if you wish to cancel your appointment or no longer need it.  Please let us know as soon as possible if you are not able to attend your appointment so it can be given to someone else and not wasted and we can arrange a ne...

How to cancel an appointment

Last updated on Wednesday, April 4, 2018

There will be a number to telephone at the top of your confirmation letter if you wish to cancel your appointment or no longer need it.  Please let us know as soon as possible if you are not able to attend your appointment so it can be given to someone else and not wasted and we can arrange a ne...

How to cancel an appointment

Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018

There will be a number to telephone at the top of your confirmation letter if you wish to cancel your appointment or no longer need it.  Please let us know as soon as possible if you are not able to attend your appointment so it can be given to someone else and not wasted and we can arrange a ne...

Using a telephone with a behind the ear hearing aid

Using a telephone with a behind the ear hearing aid