When your procedure’s finished, you'll be taken to the recovery area.
Nurses will monitor your breathing and vital signs while you recover from the anaesthesia or sedation. Once your signs are stable, you’ll be able to go home unless your surgeon wants you to stay in hospital overnight.
If you go home on the day of the surgery, you’ll need someone to accompany you, as you won’t be able to drive. If you’ve had a general anaesthetic, you’ll need someone to stay with you for the first 24 hours.
Pain relief
You’ll be given pain relief prescribed by your anaesthetist. Pills, tablets or liquids can be given at regular times, or when pain starts to bother you.