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If you are passing loose stools, you should avoid too many foods which are high in fibre, you will need to drink extra liquid to replace the fluid loss
You will be given a sling to keep the hand higher than your heart to avoid swelling of the fingers.
It is important to manage acute pain properly to avoid it developing into long-term chronic pain.
You can only have sips of water up until 6:00am then you must not have anything to eat or drink.
Try to take the medicines at the same time each day to avoid missing any doses.
Avoid drinking alcohol. Eat a nutritionally well-balanced diet.
You should avoid blowing your nose for 2 to 4 hours to prevent nosebleeds.
Breakfast 7:15 am Lunch 1:15 pm Supper 6:00 pm Hot drinks are served several times throughout the day.
Avoiding fatty foods, excessive alcohol, cakes and sweets will help you to avoid putting on weight while you are less active.
We advise you to avoid very heavy lifting, heavy household chores, driving and sport for at least 6 to 8 weeks following your surgery.
You can expect to be in hospital for anything between 2 and 6 hours, depending on the list order.
family history of blood clots • have active cancer • have recently had major surgery • have an Achilles tendon rupture • have had a baby in the last 6
Bleeding can start as early as 6 weeks into your pregnancy or as late as 12 weeks.
You will be seen in the outpatient clinic about 4 to 6 weeks after your discharge.
If you are not yet on dialysis, you will be reviewed by the surgeon 6 to 8 weeks after your operation.
Your birth partner will be asked to sit down and avoid certain areas of the room.
The bleeding can last from a few days up to 6 weeks.
We take all the necessary precautions to avoid infection.