You will be given pain relief to go home with. The water-proof dressings can be removed after
4 days. The Steri-strips beneath these can be left until they start to come away (usually 7
days). The scars will be closed with a dissolving suture. Reflux Oesophagitis is a common condition where an excess of gastric juices
(Mostly acidic) inappropriately rise up the Oesophagus. This is usually either due to
an excess of acid production or incompetent (non-functioning) valve. The latter may
benefit from surgery.Laparoscopic Hernia
Recovery
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