Planned
- Care at home
- Keep the incision clean and dry. Shower is fine; pat it dry.
- Take a short walk three times a day.
- Use the pillow to hug your belly when you cough.
- Medicine changes
- Stop: codeine (you are allergic).
- Continue: acetaminophen 650 mg every 6 hours if needed for pain.
- Diet
Regular diet. Plenty of fluids and fiber.
- Activity
No lifting over 10 lb for 2 more weeks. Walk a little more each day.
- When to call for help
Call your doctor or the care team right away if you have:
- A fever over 100.4 °F
- Redness, swelling or drainage at the incision
- Belly pain that gets worseCall 911 for chest pain or trouble breathing.
Follow-ups
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Phone call · Sat, Oct 24
Check-in call: how is he doing at home?
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Doctor appointment · Thu, Oct 29
Dr. Lopez, surgical follow-up