Postoperative patient information

We are very happy that you are able to go home after your surgery. This booklet has been prepared to answer many of your questions, to help you recover faster, and to explain what you should do and pay attention to at home after surgery. Before you go home, your doctor or nurse will answer your questions about your home care and tell you what to do after your operation. It is useful to have a family member or friend with you when you talk to your doctor or nurse about these issues. Good care and attention to some issues at home after surgery will help you recover. It will speed up your healing process.
When you read this article;
What to do when you are in pain,
Problems you may face at home,
You will learn what to do if a problem arises and when to contact your surgeon.
Pain
You may have some pain after the surgical procedure. Painkillers will make you feel better and help you regain your health more quickly. Do not use painkillers randomly, follow your doctor’s advice. Do not drink alcohol while taking your painkillers. Do not drive a car or use electric tools or machines as some of these medicines may make you drowsy.
You may have slow bowel movements due to the painkillers you take after surgery and other reasons. Taking fiber foods and plenty of water will help prevent this temporary problem. Your doctor/nurse will give you the necessary information about other medicines to be taken with painkillers. Please inform your surgeon if you have any of the following conditions: If you are still in pain one hour after taking painkillers (the medicine may not be strong enough.) If you feel unwell, nausea, vomiting or skin rashes (rash, itching or blistering)
Care of the surgical incision site
There may be a dressing on the surgical wound. In addition, the tubes and drains placed during the operation may not have been removed yet. Follow your doctor’s recommendations regarding tubes and drains.
Infection Follow-up
Please inform your doctor if there is redness, swelling and pain in and around the surgical site and if your body temperature exceeds 38 C. These symptoms may be signs of infection, so take your temperature twice a day. Your stitches, unless they are hidden stitches, will be removed in 4-15 days, depending on the surgical site and your particular situation. If your dressing gets wet at the site of the surgical incision or if your resistance is accidentally dislodged, do not get excited, call your doctor immediately. Your doctor will give you detailed information about the tubes and drains. Do not bathe until your doctor gives you permission. If you do not have a drain at the surgical site, you can usually bathe 24-48 hours after surgery. Your doctor and nurse will give you the necessary information about your condition.
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