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:
- A temperature greater than 101.5º
- Vaginal bleeding is more than 1 pad/hour over any
2-hour period - Severe nausea, vomiting
- Pain which does not get better with narcotic pain medication
- 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:
- Pelvic rest for six (6) weeks
- No lifting more than five (5) pounds for six (6) weeks
- No driving for one (1) week or while on narcotic pain medication
- You may shower, but you may not take baths or otherwise soak for two (2) weeks
- Keep stool soft for six (6) weeks using over-the-counter Ducosate (Colace), as needed