i. The length of hospital stay
after surgery may vary from person to person depending
on the type of procedure and the need of the individual.
ii. MISS may require very few
days of hospitalization while an open surgery may compel
a slightly longer stay at the hospital.
iii. Rest is required immediately
after the surgery.
iv. The patient will be on pain
medications which will be adjusted as required and small
drainage tubes will be present at the site of surgery
which will be removed in 2-3 days.
v. Discharge from the hospital is
usually done when there is an improvement in pain and
overall health of the patient.
vi. Rest is very important in the
first few weeks after surgery. It is advisable to spend
almost half the day in bed and the other half moving
around during this time.
vii. Lifting, pushing or pulling
heavy weights should be avoided and abstain from
twisting, stooping or other strenuous movements.
viii. The surgical wound site
should always be kept clean and dry and the dressing
over the wound site should be changed daily.
ix. Medications to be taken as
prescribed by the doctor.
x. A return visit to the doctor
may be required about six weeks after surgery.
xi. Physiotherapy may be required
to help in the healing process and will be prescribed by
the doctor when indicated.
xii. The time before which the
patient is able to return to work will depend on the
type of work, type of surgery and overall progress in
health.
