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Will I have much postoperative pain?

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Pain after surgery is something we like to minimize. However, after any type of operation we cannot totally eliminate pain. Pain medications will be ordered for you in appropriate doses. While in the hospital if you do not feel the pain medication is adequate, please feel free to speak to the hospital nurse or the surgeon when he/she makes rounds. If you have been discharged from the hospital and experience pain please contact our office. Pain medications can be adjusted.
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It is normal to experience a certain degree of discomfort following a surgical procedure. As a general rule, the longer and the more difficult the procedure, the more uncomfortable you can expect to be. You will experience different postoperative effects from the various types of anesthetic. If you had a general anesthetic, you may also have received various medications for pain and swelling.
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What about postoperative pain and discomfort?

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Many people think bariatric surgery will be followed by a long and painful recovery period. However, most patients report experiencing only discomfort and soreness rather than pain. Recovery does, however, vary from patient to patient. Click here for more information about recovering from bariatric surgery. Back to Top
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What about postoperative pain medication?

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If needed, you will get as much pain medication as possible. Patients with a high painkiller tolerance will get their own pain medication directly after surgery. We have a lot of experience with patients who are taking high dose of painkillers. Worsening of your condition is very unlikely. Very rarely some leg pain persists.
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When is my first postoperative appointment?

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You will be asked to come to the Lindsay House the next morning for removal of head wrap and dressings. We will teach you how to change the dressing yourself. You will change the dressing the following day after you shower and wash your hair. You will need someone to drive you to this appointment.
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What is the postoperative treatment?

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Continued dietary follow-up is mandatory. Postoperatively, you will be home in one to three days, although we do not "push" patients out of the hospital. You will be seen in our office regularly after your surgery.
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What is the postoperative follow-up?

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After laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery and your hospitalization, you will be seen in the office at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year, and then every year after surgery. In addition to being seen by the surgeon, it is important that we check your vitamin levels at these visits. Demonstrating compliance with postoperative vitamin requirements is essential to excellent long-term weight loss results.
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What about pain?

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Thanks to advances in medication technology, we are able to keep you very comfortable after surgery. After surgery, any temporary discomfort does not compare to the pain of arthritis endured by most people in months and years before surgery. And because hip replacement patients are not “sick,” you will not be treated as such. You will wear casual clothing after surgery, not hospital gowns.
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Back problems can be caused by an extraordinarily wide range of problems – some of them originating elsewhere in the body, but with pain being transmitted (referred) to areas of the back by the nervous system. Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention. It is the symptom that prompts most patients who get chiropractic care. The majority of backache sufferers complain of pain in the lower back; the second most common site of discomfort is the base of the neck.
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Life and pain are inseparable. Pain is the penalty for living: a toothache is the penalty for eating, and a heartache is the penalty for loving. How can we deal with so much pain? Here is my pain checklist:
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Thanks to advances in medication technology, we are able to keep you very comfortable after surgery. After surgery, any temporary discomfort does not compare to the pain endured by most people in the months and years before surgery. And because hip replacement patients are not "sick," you will not be treated as such. You will wear casual clothing after surgery, not hospital gowns. You'll also join other joint replacement patients for group lunches, television, and group physical therapy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pain
Pain is defined as an unpleasant experience resulting from actual or potential damage to tissues of the body. Most patients experience pain at sometime during their lives. Pain involves injury or disease of skin, bone, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, brain, or internal organs. Studies show that as many as 80% of patients with cancer have pain sometime during the course of their illness. Adequate pain control is possible more than 90% of the time using medications that can be taken by mouth.
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Will I have back pain again?

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Approximately 50 percent of patients with one episode of back pain have another episode. Additional episodes of pain are also likely to improve with appropriate management.
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Is the pain everywhere?

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The pain is always where the shingles rash was. However, some people have pain in smaller regions where the rash was, and others have pain in an area slightly larger than the rash site.
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What are the postoperative protein requirements?

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Postoperatively, you will be required to consume between 65-75 grams of protein on a daily basis. For the first several weeks to months this will be in the form of "shakes" that will be mixed with low fat milk or water. These can provide significant amounts of protein in a low calorie fashion. Ultimately, however, you will be able to transition to "bars" that are chewable and will have high protein as well.
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What are the postoperative vitamin requirements?

Summa Health System - Frequently Asked Questions
Postoperatively, patients will be required to take an assortment of vitamins in order to compensate for the malabsorption experienced from the gastric bypass. A daily multivitamin fortified with iron, daily calcium supplementation, as well as weekly vitamin B12 supplementation will be necessary. Depending on your preoperative vitamin stores, additional supplementation with zinc and/or vitamin D may also be necessary.
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What is the postoperative dietary routine?

Summa Health System - Frequently Asked Questions
Postoperatively after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, the patients will be discharged home on a clear liquid diet for approximately 7-10 days. After this, they will be advanced to a "full liquid" diet and ultimately be advanced to a soft and pureed diet by approximately 1 month after surgery.
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Will I be seen by my physician for postoperative office visits?

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If your post-operative progress has been satisfactory, you may see one of the physician's fellows for your follow-up office visit. These fellows are also orthopedic surgeons and always work closely with our physicians. They will confer with him about your progress to insure a consistent approach.
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What will I need to know about postoperative recovery in the hospital?

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Following joint replacement surgery, hospital stays vary depending on insurance coverage and individual medical status; a total of 4 days (including the day of the surgery) is typical. The standard surgery may take from 2 to 3 hours; you may spend about the same amount of time in the recovery room.
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What about your Postoperative care?

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When you decide to have a cosmetic procedure done it is very important to realize what can and what cannot be done. By educating yourself on the particular procedure you are considering, you will have a better idea of the limits and possibilities available. To think that by coming in for surgery you'll walk out a model is unrealistic. By being realistic in your expectations there will not be any disappointment. If you're hoping for a miracle it won't happen.
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How many of the postoperative exercises should I do?

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Do what you can. Try two to three of each at first. A few hours later try some more. It’s better to do a few, several times a day than to do too many once a day. Listen to your body. If you get increased pain and swelling, back off a bit.
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What are the postoperative restrictions?

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The day of the procedure, you are requested to keep both eyes closed for 4 hours and rest as much as possible. Every night for a week, you will place the shield over your eye for additional protection. Swimming is not recommended for a month following your procedure unless you wear watertight goggles. Avoid hot tubs for one month. You will use antibiotic drops for one week.
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