To find out more about your general anaesthetic, use the purple button below.
After your procedure
Nursing staff will tick the boxes below which are relevant to your procedure.
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Stay at home and rest following the anaesthetic. You may feel tired for a few days. This is normal, but will be different for everyone. |
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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 any important decisions or sign any important documents during this period. |
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| Do not drink alcohol for 48 hours. | |
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You can return to a normal or prescribed diet. Drink plenty of fluids. |
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| You must have a responsible adult with you during this 24 hour period. This is for your safety. |
Follow-up
Nursing staff will tick the boxes below 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 _________ months __________ years. |
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| We have taken biopsies (samples) or removed polyps (tissue growths). Biopsy/polyp reports can take up 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 days. They will either write to you or arrange to see you again. | |
| We have referred you to the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). | |
| 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 secretary.
Other information
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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)
Telephone:
Endoscopy Unit: 020 8934 6433 or 020 8934 6613
Hardy Ward: 020 8934 2316 or 020 8934 2315