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Hospital Recovery |
You may have a drip in your arm for pain relief
You will be discharged from hospital after your surgery the same day.
You should have a driver to take you home after surgery |
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Expect |
Some pain and bruising over the wound : Apply ice to the area with an ice bag. DO NOT apply ice directly on the skin.
Small amount of blood-stained ooze. If bleeding occurs, apply pressure with clean gauze pad or napkin between two fingers for 5 minutes. If this does not control the bleeding, contact your physician or urologist. |
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After Discharge |
Drink plenty of fluids
Abstinence from masturbation or intercourse for 4-6 weeks to allow the wound to heal
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Contact your GP if |
You have high fever, shakes, chills
You have severe pain not relieved by prescribed medication
You are unable to pass urine
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Your next appointment |
On discharge the nurses will give you an appointment to see the urologists in about 7-10 days after surgery |
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Total Recovery Time |
Resuming work : 1-2 weeks
Resuming sexual activity: 4-6 weeks
Driving: It is okay to drive once you are comfortable to do so and are not on sedating pain relief medication
Shower: It is okay to take a shower (but NOT A BATH). Be sure you dry the area thoroughly. |
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Need for further treatment |
NA |
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