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You should not drive a car, ride a bicycle, operate machinery or drink alcohol for at least 48 hours after your operation.
The wound will be covered with a dressing for the first 48 to 72 hours.
However, if any of the following occur within 48 hours after your oesophageal stent insertion, please contact the Endoscopy Unit where you had your procedure
The faeces (stool/poo) may start being passed directly into the pouch (bag) within 24 to 48 hours, but can take longer.
Coronary Angiography: withhold metformin for 48 hours post procedure and check renal function prior to re-initiating.
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It is important to remember that you should not drive or operate machinery for 48 hours after your general anaesthetic.
Some doctors and nurses may recommend that you avoid driving for 24 to 48 hours following an injection in your knee or ankle.
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You will be advised about regular pain relief to take when you go home for the first 48 hours.
You will be advised about any pain relief that may be required for the first 48 hours when you go home.
It may also be given in a single treatment 24 to 48 hours after surgery.
You will also need to follow a low iodine diet for 48 hours before the treatment.
This is normal and will pass within 24 to 48 hours.
If you have had diarrhoea and/or vomiting please cancel your appointment unless you have been free of symptoms for 48 hours.
You will have some period like cramping for the first 24 to 48 hours. You will be advised about regular pain relief before leaving the hospital.
After you have received the radioactive iodine treatment, you will need to carry on with the low iodine diet for 48 hours, after which you can return to
Driving You should be able to drive 24 to 48 hours after the operation.