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Please avoid unprotected intercourse during the month of your laparoscopy.
If you need to sleep during the day, try to have 30 minute ‘power naps’ and avoid sleeping after 4:00pm.
If this is the case with you, please avoid and just take paracetamol or codeine. You will be sent a prescription for a single dose of antibiotic.
Arrhythmia Specialist Nurses Tel: 0300 422 8420 Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
To avoid this please follow the instructions within this page carefully.
In 9 out of every 10 people, removal of the gallbladder stops the painful symptoms that were caused by gallstones.
A muscle relaxant injection may be given to avoid bowel spasm.
You may wish to avoid sexual intercourse until the discharge has settled.
These should always include the time frame for calls such as Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Avoid smoking before your appointment as this can also increase your heart rate and can cause irregular heart rhythm.
To avoid this, you must continue using your usual contraception until the operation date.
Cheltenham General Hospital Tel: 0300 422 2278 Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Tel: 0300 422 8281 Monday to Friday, 9
422 2559 During inpatient stay Bibury Ward Tel 0300 422 4261 Snowshill Ward Tel 0300 422 4004 After leaving hospital Wound Service Monday to Friday, 9:
This will avoid repeated needle punctures when blood samples need to be taken often.
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If possible, avoid wearing thong type underwear as you may need to wear a sanitary pad after the examination.
wound Take care when wearing a seatbelt to avoid excess rubbing over the wound
Avoid scented pads and panty liners. Wear cotton or silk underwear. You should avoid tight-fitting underwear and clothing.
Paediatric Rheumatology Nurse: Emma Edmondson Tel: 07580 931 230 Monday to Wednesday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Email: emma.edmondson@nhs.net