Additional Discharge Instructions DISCHARGE INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERIES DR. JOHNSON/CHUNG

PATIENT TO TAKE HOME

1. May shower the day after surgery over incisions. Do not submerge in water x 2weeks.

2. Call office for: Wound increasingly painful or bleeding Vomiting Fever of greater than 101 degrees

3. Expect some blood on dressing and old blood on skin.

4. If no bowel movement for two days, take 1 oz. (30 ml) Milk of Magnesia, if no results, take Fleets enema. May take an over the counter stool softener daily.

5. No heavy lifting > 20-25 pounds x 6 weeks for Hand-assisted laparoscopic colectomy.

6. No driving for 3 days or while taking narcotic pain medications.

7. Up walking 10-30 minutes three times per day.

8. Call the office to schedule a follow-up appointment for 2 weeks after your OR.

9. Oral pain medications prescription to be sent to pharmacy. May transition to Tylenol 500mg by mouth every 6 hours as needed for pain once your pain becomes mild and is not requiring the narcotics.

10. NUTRITION: Start out by drinking fluids and increase your diet as tolerated. If you experience nausea, try dry toast, crackers, and 7-UP. If nausea or vomiting persists, contact your surgeon�s office.

Instruction/Education Provided Antibiotic Form Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen (By mouth) Colectomy (DC)