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Hemorrhoids, Fissure Fistula Surgery
When do I go home?
Most people will be able to go home after surgery. Arrange for some one to drive you home after surgery. This type of surgery will need some times at least 6-12 weeks for complete recovery.
Pain Control
You will be given pain medications at the time of surgery and a prescription to fill at the time of discharge. Most of the pain is from swelling. Medications like Motrin, Advil and Ibuprophen are very helpful after these operations. If you are allowed to take these medications you should do so two or three tablets every 8hrs during the first 5 days after surgery is recommended. In addition you will be given some mild narcotic medications to. Resume all the medications you were taking before surgery unless instructed otherwise.
Dressing changes/Wound care
There will be no dressing in this type of surgery, we advice warm sitiz baths once daily for 10-15 minutes every day after the procedure for 5-6 days
Diet/Bowel function after surgery
Bowel activity after abdominal surgery can be very variable. Avoid Constipation, pain medicines can cause constipation to. You can use any over the counter laxatives for the first 3-7 days to prevent constipation. During this time good oral intake of non-caffeinated liquids is advised. Some patients might experience some partial incontinence during the first 2-3 weeks after surgery speak to your surgeon about that during your office visit.
Post surgery care
You will be asked to return to the office for your postoperative evaluation 10 to 14 days following your surgery. Please call the office where you were last seen. Do not go to your primary care physician with postoperative problems. Notify our office first. The instructions above are meant to be a guide. Feel free to call the office with any other issues.
When do I go home?
Most people will be able to go home after surgery. Arrange for some one to drive you home after surgery. This type of surgery will need some times at least 6-12 weeks for complete recovery.
Pain Control
You will be given pain medications at the time of surgery and a prescription to fill at the time of discharge. Most of the pain is from swelling. Medications like Motrin, Advil and Ibuprophen are very helpful after these operations. If you are allowed to take these medications you should do so two or three tablets every 8hrs during the first 5 days after surgery is recommended. In addition you will be given some mild narcotic medications to. Resume all the medications you were taking before surgery unless instructed otherwise.
Dressing changes/Wound care
There will be no dressing in this type of surgery, we advice warm sitiz baths once daily for 10-15 minutes every day after the procedure for 5-6 days
Diet/Bowel function after surgery
Bowel activity after abdominal surgery can be very variable. Avoid Constipation, pain medicines can cause constipation to. You can use any over the counter laxatives for the first 3-7 days to prevent constipation. During this time good oral intake of non-caffeinated liquids is advised. Some patients might experience some partial incontinence during the first 2-3 weeks after surgery speak to your surgeon about that during your office visit.
Post surgery care
You will be asked to return to the office for your postoperative evaluation 10 to 14 days following your surgery. Please call the office where you were last seen. Do not go to your primary care physician with postoperative problems. Notify our office first. The instructions above are meant to be a guide. Feel free to call the office with any other issues.
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