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What to Expect:
For the first several days after surgery, there may be a mild amount of pain. This can be controlled with acetaminophen (Tylenol®) up to 1000mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. Do not take aspirin products, ibuprofen or naproxen for the first week after surgery.
Some swelling of the wound is normal and will resolve with time. Call our office if the incision swells excessively, becomes increasingly red, starts to drain, or if you experience a fever over 102.0 F.
If an antibiotic has been prescribed, use it as directed.
Apply Bacitracin® ointment to the wound 3 times a day if paper tapes are not in place.
Restrictions:
For the first few nights after surgery, you should sleep with your head elevated on two to three pillows or in a reclining chair to minimize swelling.
If paper tapes are in place, do not remove them from the wound unless they are falling off by themselves. Your physician will remove them at the postoperative visit.
Keep the wound dry for 2 days, after which time you may let water run over the wound and paper tapes (if present). The paper tapes should be adherent enough not to fall off when wet.
There are no dietary restrictions. It is important to drink plenty of fluids, particularly water.
Avoid exertional activity, straining and heavy lifting for the first week after surgery.
Follow-up in our office for the post-operative appointment as scheduled, or please call to make this appointment.
Please call 610-374-5599 with any questions or concerns. |
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