Kaleida Discharge Instructions
DANGER SIGNALS/SIGNS TO CALL ABOUT (716-833-7112):
If there is redness, swelling or increased pain at the incision site.
If there is yellowish-white fluid(pus) coming from the incision/wound.
If you notice a bad smell coming from the incision/wound.
If the wound or sutures break open.
If you experience dizzy spells or faintness.
If you develop nausea, vominting, constipation or diarrhea.
If you develop a fever greater than 101.5 or chills.
If you develop a rash.
If you experience a reaction or side effect from new medications.
If you develop severe abdominal pain.
If you develop leg pain.
ACTIVITY:
Your primary form of exercise will be walking. You can bend, twist, turn, go up/down stairs, pick things off the floor.
No lifting objects > 10 pounds for 4-6 weeks
Driving:
NO DRIVING WHILE TAKING NARCOTIC PAIN MEDICATION
Most patients can drive in 2-3 days and no longer taking narcotic pain medications
Travel:
Short distances as tolerated.
HYGIENE:
You can shower in 24 hours after surgery
Water and soap can was over your incisions; no scrubbing
No baths, hot tubs, swimming pools for 4 weeks
DIET:
As tolerated. It is recommended to avoid heavy/greasy meals for the first 1-2 days.
A decrease in appetite after surgery is normal for several days. Do not feel like you need to finish your plate/meal
WOUND CARE:
Ok to shower in 24 hours after surgery.
The purple skin glue will fall off in 7-10 days. If it still is on 2 weeks after surgery you can remove it in the shower.
PAIN CONTROL:
You can take Tylenol (650 mg) every 6 hours and Ibuprofen (400 mg) every 6 hours. We recommend alternating the medications and taking something every 3 hours.
For example:
6 am take 650 mg tylenol
9 am take 400 mg Ibuprofen
12 pm take 650 mg Tylenol again
3 pm take 400 mg Ibuprofen again
A prescription for oxycodone 5 mg will be sent to your pharmacy and this can be taken every 6 hours as needed for pain
Take Miralax as needed for constipation
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Author: Garrett Skinner