Surgical Post Operative Instructions for Abdominal Surgery
Medications:
- As directed.
Diet:
- Bland diet,then a regular diet
- Encourage fluids, 8-10 glasses daily
Activity:
- Up as tolerated, take rest periods as necessary
- Encourage walking, and take stairs slowly
- No heavy lifting (10-15 lbs max)
- Avoid bending, straining, vigorous activities
- No driving until approved by your physician
- To wear abdominal binder if advised
Instructions:
- Keep wound clean and dry
- May shower, no baths as instructed
- Remove dressing as advised
- May return to work after follow up appointment
Notify :
- Redness
- Tenderness
- Warmth
- Swelling or drainage
- Abdominal bloating
- Nausea
- Increased diarrhea, constipation greater than 5 days
- Sweats, chills, fever above 100.5 degrees
Please call and make an appointment 1 day prior
As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns