Patients in our trust are frequently admitted the day before surgery to ensure you are settled and have
been admitted by nursing and medical teams and it will be made sure that everything is in place and
organised. It also gives another opportunity to go through any questions you might have and recap
the operation as you feel necessary. You will be seen by an anaesthetist.
Following the operation you will wake up in recovery where the team will be keeping a close eye on
you following your operation and anaesthetic. We will ensure you are settled and comfortable and
you will be transferred to the ward environment. It is important after thoracic surgery that you
mobilise early and keep as active as possible. Once you are feeling fit and ready for home, we will
ensure you are safely discharged with appropriate medications, if necessary, and plans for support if
you need any once you are home.