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Circumcision - Advice Following Your Operation.
Stitches:
Will dissolve and do not need to be removed. (Some stitches can take up to 3 weeks to dissolve)
Wound:
If there is a wound dressing it can be removed after 24 hours.
Bathing:
You may take a bath or shower after 2 -3 days.
Clothing:
Wear comfortable, loose fitting trousers on the day of your operation.
Pain:
Paracetamol or similar painkillers should give adequate relief but please follow the recommended dose on the container.
Spraying of Stream:
If this happens when you pass water try squeezing the opening from side to side when passing urine.
Rest:
Rest at home for the first 24 hours after your operation.
Work:
You may need to take up to one week off work depending on the type of work you do. You will be given advice on the day of your operation.
Important:
If you have had a general anaesthetic today we advise you not to drive a vehicle, operate machinery or household appliances, take alcoholic drink or make important decisions for 24 hours.
Should you need to consult your GP (Family Doctor) with a problem related to your operation within 3 weeks of surgery we would appreciate you contacting the Day Surgery Unit. This will enable us to monitor your progress. Please ask to speak to the liaison nurse (Tel: 01482 675066)
Should you need any further help or advice please telephone the Day Surgery Unit, 8.00am to 8.00pm Monday to Friday (Tel: 01482 675066) At other times, only in an emergency please contact Ward 60 (Tel: 01482 674252)
The Day Surgery Unit is continually striving to improve patient information. If you feel we could improve our information we would be pleased to hear from you.
