After your Operation

Following treatment, we will advise you on how long your recovery will take and what you should be doing to aid your recovery. In most cases you will be advised not to take alcohol or sedative drugs for the next 24 hours unless prescribed. Generally, details of further appointments will be given to you before you leave the hospital, or will be sent on to you by the Consultant.

If you are a Day Patient, and are having a general anaesthetic or sedation, please arrange to be collected. Your escort will be given a time to ring for information, or when to collect you. Following a general anaesthetic or sedation you will not be able to drive for 24hrs (this may be longer depending on the procedure you have had, your Consultant or nurse will inform you.) You should have a responsible adult with you during this time. We will give you advice and information after your operation.