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Hysterectomy - Recovery
After having a hysterectomy, you may wake up feeling tired and in some pain. This is normal after this type of surgery and you will be given painkillers to help reduce any pain.
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Hand tendon repair - Recovery
Find out about recovery and rehabilitation after having hand tendon surgery, including when you'll be able to go home, return to work and resume normal activities.
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Guillain-Barré syndrome - Recovery
Find out about recovering from Guillain-Barré syndrome, including what problems can occur and what support may be needed.
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Gastrectomy - Recovery
Find out more about recovering from a gastrectomy, which is a serious operation and recovery can take a long time.
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Gallbladder removal - Recovery
Read about recovering from having surgery to remove your gallbladder (cholecystectomy), including side effects, how long it takes to get back to normal, and driving after surgery.
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First aid - Recovery position
Find out how to put a casualty who is unconscious but breathing into the recovery position. Also, read about what to do if you think someone has a spinal injury.
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Femoral hernia repair - Recovery
Find out about recovering from a femoral hernia repair.
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Coronary heart disease - Recovery
Read about recovering from a heart attack or heart surgery, including information and advice about exercise, relationships and sex, and returning to work.
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Coronary angioplasty and stent insertion - Recovery
You'll usually be able to leave hospital the same day, or the following day after a planned (elective) coronary angioplasty.
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Cardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography - Recovery
After having cardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography, your pulse and blood pressure will be checked and recorded.