10 months ago
Great Question Filly -
As the other surgeons have commented, what's most important is that you and your surgeon are communicating. There are many different post-operative regimens that we all use to maximize our patients' results.
In my practice, we follow some basic guidelines:
- Take medications as prescribed (antibiotics, pain medication and a muscle relaxer).
- Keep track of drain output.
- I have my patients leave the dressing intact until the first post-op visit, usually a few days after surgery.
- Avoid heavy lifting.
- No driving or operating machinery while using the pain medication.
- But most importantly, if they have questions, issues or problems - call me!
I'd recommend you follow that last suggestion to get exactly what your surgeon would like you to do as follow-up.
I hope this helps!
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