Information for patients who have been advised they will be scheduled for surgery
Welcome to our dedicated services section for information about having an operation at either Queen Elizabeth, Solihull, Heartlands or Good Hope hospitals.
We hope the information you find here will help you to understand the journey of before, during and after an operation.
Your journey for surgery
- You and your consultant have agreed to have surgery. You will be added to a waiting list.
- If you are due to stay in hospital after your surgery, you will receive a text message to complete a health questionnaire online.
- Your consultant's team will plan your surgery and book you for your pre-assessment appointment.
- Once pre-assessment have determined that you are fit for surgery, your consultant's team will give you a date for your surgery.
Before your operation/surgery
Learn about your pre-operation assessment and how to best prepare yourself for surgery.
On the day of your operation/surgery
Find out more about the experience on the day of your operation.
After your operation/surgery
Read about the post-operation journey and your road to recovery.
Information:Notice
If you require interpreting services for your surgical appointments and surgery, you can find further information elsewhere on our website.