Fatigue usually improves as your body recovers – but it can take time Reduced appetite – this may be related to anaesthesia and the medi some antibiotics can leave a metallic taste in the mouth, which makes soon you can restart eating – talking to a dietician before and during y you to alter your usual diet in anyway or you have lost weight. Further information on diet and nutrition can be found HERE Bleeding / bruising – It is not unusual to experience some, slight, ble requires urgent attention. Bruising may also be normal, depending on the type of surgery and w (anti-coagulation such as heparin) — but if it is worsening (deepening Swelling / fluid collections / lymphoedema – the body sees surgery The natural response to injury is inflammation – caused by a rush of p is to be expected. Internally this is often accompanied by fluid collectio in place for a number of days after an operation to allow this fluid to dr infection. However, not all fluid that may gather at or near a surgical si In operations where lymph nodes are removed – the fluid that normall may not be able to drain back into the lymphatic system. This causes consequence in certain types of surgery than others – for example, fol lymphoedema may occur in the arm on the same side of the body as t It may also occur in certain abdominal procedures – where it may be r the abdomen, causing swelling). If lymphoedema is a possible consequence of the surgery you are to u beforehand, for additional information and advice. Further information about lymphoedema is available HERE
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