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What if I am due for a period at the time of the appointment?
Sessions run on the third Friday of each month 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Macmillan Information Hub Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Tel: 0300 422 8880 Monday
How long until I am back on my feet?
Am I required to make any special preparations?
Why am I having a TLH?
What happens when I am discharged from hospital?
Sessions run on the third Friday of each month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
I am unable to perform ISD when I have previously had no problems Do not worry, sometimes this can happen. Try to relax; a warm bath may be helpful.
Why am I having a ureteric stent?
Why am I having a hysterectomy?
Why am I having a robotically assisted TLH?
I am taking regular pain relief but I do not feel this is enough. What should I do?
The day surgery units at both Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals open at 7:30 am so please do not arrive before this time.
I am really worried about getting pregnant again, because I’ll be so anxious about miscarrying, what can I do about that?
Your operation is usually performed between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm but sometimes it may be delayed if the labour ward is very busy and/or there are emergencies
What if there is bleeding from the wound when I am at home with my baby?
Getting back to normal I am taking regular pain relief but my hip still hurts You may need to try a different pain relief medication.