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Post Operative Instructions for
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
Keep wound dry for 24 hours.
You may remove the outer dressing after 24 hours. Leave the steri-strips on the wound until they fall off, or they will be removed by the doctor in the office.
Keep wound dry for 24 hours. You may then get the wound wet, as in a shower, but do not submerge it under water, as in a pool or tub. Pat the area dry.
Call the office, 428-6300, after your surgery to make a one week follow-up appointment.
Call the office, 428-6300, if you develop any signs of infection: redness, pus-like drainage, or fever of 101 or higher.
Narcotic pain medication can cause constipation. Use Milk of Magnesia as needed for constipation.
Use Advil, or any Ibuprofen
product for pain. If you were given a prescription for pain
medication, follow was directed. If you did not receive a
prescription please call the office if one is needed.
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