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Home - first or second day post op.
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Keep incision clean and dry for seven
(7) days.
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an shower on second post op day with
incision covered by applying Saran Wrap over the wound and taping the
edges. Okay to shower without covering incision after seven (7) days.
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Walk daily, gradually increasing the
time and distance with a goal of walking two to three miles a day by
the third or fourth post op week. For example:
First day home - walk within the house.
Second day home - walk one-half block.
Third day home - walk three-quarters to one full block. Slowly
increase the time and distance per day. **NOTE - This is an optimally
achieved goal. Listen to your body for signs of overdoing it, i.e.,
increased pain, weakness, or numbness. If the above examples occur,
cut your distance and time in half and gradually increase. If symptoms
continue or increase call the office.
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Avoid bending, twisting, or stooping
for six (6) weeks.
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For the first 2 weeks after surgery,
try to limit sitting to meals and restroom use only. The rest of the
time should be spent reclining, Iying down, or walking.
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It is okay to drive after two (2)
weeks, unless otherwise directed.
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Call the office at (806) 354-2529 if
you experience redness, swelling, or drainage from the incision; fever
over 101 degrees Fahrenheit; or increasing lower extremity pain,
weakness, or numbness.
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Follow up in the office three to four
weeks after discharge from the hospital. **NOTE:
During the weekdays the hospital staff should set up the post
operative appointment for you. If discharged during the weekend, you
must make your follow up appointment on the following Monday.
