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ACTIVITY What to Expect NU-302 (Group 3)

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Arrange for transportation after After your
your surgery and have someone
stay with you when you get home.
Surgery?
Plan to rest and take it easy for the Whether you are having a
rest of the day after your surgery, major or minor procedure,
as you may feel sleepy or tired. planning ahead before
Expect to rest on the first day your surgery will have a
following your surgery. positive impact on your
recovery.
Before doing any strenuous
activities, consult with your doctor.
Avoid drinking alcohol or smoking
for at least 24 hours after surgery. Emergency Contact
Don't drive or operate machinery
If you experience any unexpected
until your doctor says it's safe to do symptoms or complications at home,
so. such as severe pain, fever, excessive
Consider getting housework done bleeding, or difficulty breathing, don't
hesitate to contact your healthcare
before surgery to avoid feeling
overwhelmed when you return
home.
provider or seek medical attention
immediately. Post-
Refrain from making major
decisions, like signing contracts,
Jose B. Lingad
Memorial General Hospital Operative
for at least 24 hours after your
surgery. Health
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HOSIPITAL ACTIVITY
On the day after your surgery, you'll likely feel
very sleepy and may spend most of the day
resting. Visitors aren't usually recommended on
this day.
Your nurse will check on you frequently,
typically every hour for the first two hours, and
then every two hours for the next 24 hours.
Refer to the earlier same-day surgery list for
what to expect when you're discharged from the
hospital after inpatient surgery.
DIET
Your doctor will advise you on the best diet for
your recovery. You'll likely start with clear
liquids, then progress to soups and crackers
before reintroducing solid foods.
Avoid heavy or greasy foods on the first day.
MEDICATIONS
Fill any prescriptions your doctor gives you as
soon as you leave the hospital.
Take your medication exactly as directed for
the best results.
DRESSINGS AND
WOUND CARE
Your doctor will explain how to care
for your dressing.
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Keep the dressing clean and dry,
andwhich
watch forEnhance
signs of infection
such as swelling, redness, warmth,
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excessive bleeding, or a foul smell.
Call your doctor if you experience a
fever over 101 degrees, unrelieved
pain, cloudy or foul-smelling
drainage from the incision, redness,
warmth, firmness around the
incision, persistent nausea or
vomiting the next day, or excessive
bleeding that saturates the
bandage. Your doctor may provide
additional instructions for self-care
at home, and we encourage
involving family or friends in these
instructions when possible.
When to Call the Surgeon with Concerns:
It's crucial to know when to contact your
surgeon if you encounter any issues during
your recovery at home. Here are warning signs
of potential complications that should prompt
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you to call your surgeon right away:
Difficulty breathing
Fever above 100 degrees
Fahrenheit
Black, tar-like stools
Severe or unmanageable pain
Problems with wound drainage,
such as redness, bleeding, or
opening at the incision site
Decreased ability to perform
daily activities (e.g., difficulty
walking to the bathroom)
Changes in consciousness or
difficulty waking up
Persistent diarrhea,
constipation, nausea, or
vomiting
Inability to eat or drink
Unexplained leg pain in one or
both legs