The colorectal surgical team at East Surrey Hospital has created a brief film to guide you on optimising your recovery from colorectal surgery. This informative resource covers essential aspects such as:
- Stopping smoking
- Reducing alcohol consumption
- No alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to your procedure.
- Introducing an exercise programme tailored to you
Surgery school runs every Thursday at 2pm and 3pm. You will be able to discuss the below with a specialist nurse.
- Meeting with Enhanced Recovery Nurse
- Discussion of ERAS ( enhanced recovery after surgery ) programme
- Pain management after surgery
- Benefit of mobilising
- Nutritional drink after surgery
- Oral bowel preparation prior to surgery
- Logistic of admission on the day of surgery
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Emergency contact (E.g. experiencing excessive pain, not helped by painkillers or persistent vomiting) If you call and get no reply after 10 minutes, please call your GP or attend A&E. |
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East Surrey Hospital Main line |
01737 768 511 |
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Pre-assessment Co-ordinator Monday – Friday 08:00-16:00 |
01737 768 511 Ext: 8291 |
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Pre-assessment Duty Sister Monday-Friday 08:00-18:00 |
01737 768 511 Ext: 8342 |
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Enhanced Recovery Nurse Specialist Carol Working days - Monday Tuesday, Thursday, Friday |
01737 768 511 7136
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Colorectal Nurse Specialist Nikki – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Jonna – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Matthew- Monday Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Shahanie- Monday Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday |
01737 768 511 Ext: 1728 |
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Stoma Nurse Specialist Nikki – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
01737 768 511 Ext: 1728 |
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Surgical Secretaries Monday – Friday 08:00-16:00 Mr Al-Khusheh Mr Grabham Mr Campbell-Smith Mr Day Mr Shihab Mr Smith |
Ext:1748 Ext: 1747 Ext: 1748 Ext: 6383 Ext: 6424 Ext: 6424 |