To find out more about your general anaesthetic, use the purple button below.
After your procedure
Nursing staff will tick the boxes which are relevant to you.
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Stay at home and rest following the anaesthetic. You may feel tired for a few days. This is normal. |
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For 24 hours do not drive, operate machinery (including kettles and cookers). This is because your judgement and coordination can be affected. For this reason, do not make big decisions or sign important documents during this period. You must have a responsible adult with you during this 24 hour period. This is for your own safety. |
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| Do not drink alcohol for 48 hours. | |
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You can eat your normal or prescribed diet. Drink plenty of fluids. |
Follow-up
Nursing staff will tick the boxes which are relevant to your endoscopy report.
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You will need to have this procedure again. We will make an appointment for you in approximately _________ months __________ years. |
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| We have taken biopsies (samples) or removed polyps (tissue growths). Biopsy/polyp reports can take 2 to 6 weeks, and they will be sent to your GP and/or consultant. | |
| We have given you a copy of your endoscopy report. | |
| We will post the results of your procedure to your GP or consultant. This takes about 5 working days. They will either write to you or arrange to see you again. | |
| We have referred you to the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). They can be your point of contact for any concerns you have about your condition. | |
| You will need a further investigation with a CT scan. Our radiology department will contact you. |
Important
If you have not received your biopsy results within 2 weeks:
- Contact your GP
or - Call Kingston Hospital on 020 8546 7711 and ask to be connected to your consultant's secretary.
Other information
Completed by (print name) _____________________________________
Signed ________________________________________________________
Date ________________________________________________________
Contact information
If you need advice, call the Endoscopy Unit, Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm
Out of hours (5.30pm to 8am), contact Kingston Hospital Hardy Ward
For urgent attention, go to the Kingston Hospital Emergency Department (A&E)
To reschedule or cancel an appointment
Endoscopy bookings team, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Email: krft.
Telephone:
Endoscopy Unit: 020 8934 6433 or 020 8934 6613
Hardy Ward: 020 8934 2316 or 020 8934 2315
Endoscopy bookings team: 020 8934 2099 (option 2)