How to tell if you might have a blood clot
Signs to look out for after your operation include:
- pain or swelling in your leg
- the skin of your leg feeling hot or discoloured
- the veins near the surface of your leg appearing larger than normal
Read more about the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical help immediately.
Recovery
Your doctor will have given you an idea of how long it'll take to get back to normal.
The following links provide information and advice about recovering from specific procedures:
- hip replacement
- knee replacement
- varicose vein surgery
- fibroids surgery
- diverticulitis surgery
- cataract surgery
- joint surgery (arthroscopy)
- hysterectomy (removal of the womb)
- aortic aneurysm repair
- gallbladder removal
You can also check if there's a Get Well Soon leaflet for your particular operation.
These are guides produced by the Royal College of Surgeons with detailed information on recovering from various procedures.
Feedback
If you want to let others know about the care you received, you can find your hospital and leave a review or rating.
