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Avoid contact sports for 4 weeks. This is due to the risk of trauma (injury) and bleeding.
If the fundraiser is suspended we move to 4.
Casualty (Emergencies) Tel: 0300 422 3578 Open 24 hours
Less pain after the surgery than having ‘open’ (traditional) surgery. Fewer wound complications. Less disruption to bowel and bladder function.
An advisor will return your call as soon as possible between 9:00am and 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Bleeding may continue for 3 to 4 weeks after your operation.
The FSM may contact you 4 to 6 weeks after your baby’s tongue-tie has been separated.
The Pathology laboratories are routinely open Monday - Friday from 08.30 to 17.00 (except Bank Holidays).
You are currently taking or have just finished a course of antibiotics for a chest infection (4 weeks). You are coughing up blood (3 months).
You will be seen in the outpatient clinic about 4 to 6 weeks after your discharge.
The gown should be left open to the front (like a coat).
You should aim to keep the wound covered for about 2 weeks and then leave it open to the air.
Fluid is used to open up the womb so that the lining can be inspected. This procedure usually takes 5 to 10 minutes.
Travelling by aeroplane is not advised for 4 weeks following the procedure.
You are advised not to travel by air for 4 to 6 weeks following foam sclerotherapy treatment.
Services are open to everyone regardless of how long ago they were bereaved.
Other alternatives include open or keyhole surgery which will have longer recovery periods and greater risks.
The scanner is open at both ends.
Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:00pm.
, 10:00am to 4:00pm
