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When you arrive home from the hospital, you will
be packed with Idoform Gauze at the surgical site. This packing
can be removed the morning after surgery. When the packing is
removed, you can begin taking sitz baths. |
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| 2. |
Eat only soft foods and clear liquids after leaving
the hospital. You may have some nausea from the medication used
in the hospital. You may have a regular diet the day following
your surgery. |
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| 3. |
A small amount of drainage is normal for a few
weeks after surgery. Don't panic. If the drainage becomes excessive,
please call the office. |
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| 4. |
You are likely to have spastic pain due to spasm
of the rectal sphincter muscle. This is aggravated by staying
tense and is best relieved by sitz baths or sitting on a heating
pad. |
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Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water per day.
This is necessary to maintain good bowel habits. |
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| 6. |
Be active. Your activities can include walking
and climbing stairs. Do not lift anything over 15 pounds. |
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| 7. |
Soak in a warm tub of water for at least 20 minutes
three to four times daily. This helps to reduce swelling and
to promote healing. After drying the area, irrigate the area
with half strength hydrogen peroxide (Mix one part hydrogen
peroxide with one part water). Make sure to clean the entire
area. Dry the area again and apply Betadine Ointment. Cover
the area with a piece of gauze. Continue this until your fist
visit to the office. |
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| 8. |
Do not drive a car until after your first office
visit. You may ride in a car. Do not use toilet paper, as it
may be too harsh. Instead, use warm water and cotton balls to
clean after each bowel movement. |
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| 9. |
Call the receptionist after being discharged from
the hospital to make an appointment to be checked approximately
two weeks after surgery. |
Feel free to call the office at (937) 435-8663 if you have any
questions that are not covered here.
