PLEASE CALL IF YOU DEVELOP ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS OF SURGERY:
Call our office immediately and ask the answering service to connect you to a provider:
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A temperature greater than 101.5º
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Vaginal bleeding is more than 1 pad/hour over any
2-hour period
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Severe nausea, vomiting
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Pain which does not get better with narcotic pain medication
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Any other acute concerns
TYPICAL POST-OP RESTRICTIONS
Generally, patients should follow the below restrictions for several weeks following surgery (time frame for each is given), but you will be briefed on your individual post-operative restrictions prior to surgery based on your anticipated recovery period:
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Pelvic rest for six (6) weeks
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No lifting more than five (5) pounds for six (6) weeks
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No driving for one (1) week or while on narcotic pain medication
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You may shower, but you may not take baths or otherwise soak for two (2) weeks
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Keep stool soft for six (6) weeks using over-the-counter Ducosate (Colace), as needed