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Post Operative Instructions for Open Hernia Surgery
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 tab. Pat the area dry.
No lifting over 20 pounds for 4 weeks, unless advised by your surgeon.
You will be off work anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks.
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
as directed. If you did not receive a prescription please
call the office if one is needed.
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