Post-Operative Instructions

Surgical Site

• Blood spotting from the incision is expected and not cause for alarm. All stitches will dissolve on their own.
• You may apply ice packs to the incision area as needed for comfort for the first two days.
• You can shower approximately 24 hours after your surgery but avoid scrubbing the surgical site. Do not submerge underwater for 2 weeks (no bathtub or swimming pool).

Diet and Activity

• You may return to your normal diet and light activity, as tolerated, after surgery but avoid driving while on narcotic pain medications.
• Avoid deep bending at the waist for several days.

Medications

• You will receive a prescription for a narcotic pain pill to use in addition to extra strength Tylenol (acetaminophen). Narcotics can cause constipation so use over-the-counter stool softeners as needed.
• Please avoid any Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Aleve, ibuprofen, or any other blood thinners after the procedure for at least two days.

Problems you should report

• Fevers > 101.
• Any pain not controlled by pain medication provided.
• Uncontrolled bleeding from the incision.
• Spreading redness from incision.
• Separation of the incision.
• Any concerns or problems, please contact us at (717) 393-1771 anytime.

Follow-up

You should be scheduled for a post-operative appointment about 2 weeks after your surgery.

Please call (717) 393-1771 to confirm time and location.