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Nutrition
Information on good nutrition to lower your risk of infection and increase your energy
Read Nutrition ArticleEnhanced Recovery
Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) is about ‘Helping you to get better sooner after surgery’
We aim to put all of our patients having major surgery on the ERAS programme. Taking part in this can help reduce the risk of complications and get you back to your normally activities sooner. The main elements of the Enhanced Recovery programme are explained in these sections.
Mobilisation
This will help you to avoid many of the potential problems that can develop after surgery
Read Mobilisation Article
Chest Health and ICOUGH
Avoid chest-related infections by following the ICOUGH instructions.
Read Chest Health and ICOUGH Article
Complementary Therapy
An award winning service which includes a range of complementary therapies
Read Complementary Therapy Article
Preparing for Discharge
Plan early to ensure a safe, appropriate and timely discharge
Read Preparing for Discharge Article
Daily Goals
Details of what your daily goals are depending on your type of surgery
Read Daily Goals Article