Hello Kes 139 and thanks for your post,

I am sorry to hear that your mum is having liver surgery. I can understand how difficult it must be when you live so far away.

A lot will depend on the type of surgery. If you can attend a preop appointment with your mum you may be able to find out the type of surgery and how long she is likely to be in hospital for.

We have some information on our website about life after liver surgery and what to expect.

Your mum will be assessed before she leaves hospital by the discharge team. There is some information about support after you leave hospital.

It maybe a question of seeing how your mum is after her surgery and what help and support she may need.

I would talk to the nurses and doctors on the ward once she has had her surgery and you know more.

You are welcome to ring and chat through any of this with one of the helpline nurses.

The number to ring is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

All the best,

Catherine

Hello Kes 139 and thanks for your post,

I am sorry to hear that your mum is having liver surgery. I can understand how difficult it must be when you live so far away.

A lot will depend on the type of surgery. If you can attend a preop appointment with your mum you may be able to find out the type of surgery and how long she is likely to be in hospital for.

We have some information on our website about life after liver surgery and what to expect.

Your mum will be assessed before she leaves hospital by the discharge team. There is some information about support after you leave hospital.

It maybe a question of seeing how your mum is after her surgery and what help and support she may need.

I would talk to the nurses and doctors on the ward once she has had her surgery and you know more.

You are welcome to ring and chat through any of this with one of the helpline nurses.

The number to ring is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

All the best,

Catherine