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The Innovations Surgery Center is committed to ensuring that your post-operative experience is as comfortable as possible. The following information will help answer frequently asked questions and will help you understand some of the common experiences that may occur after your surgery. Please do not hesitate to call the office for any additional questions about your recovery.
You may resume regular activities in 1-2 days.
Intercourse may be resumed when the spotting has stopped.
Shower as usual. Avoid tub baths until the spotting has stopped.
You will be given a prescription for Motrin prior to surgery (start Motrin after surgery) and a narcotic (Percocet, Tylenol 3, or Vicodin) at the hospital prior to your discharge. To be effective Motrin should be used in doses of 600 mg every 6 hours, or 800 mg every 8 hours. Narcotics should be used sparingly since they will cause constipation. The first several days following surgery, most patients use mainly Motrin or extra strength Tylenol during the day, with use of a narcotic sometimes at night to help with sleep. Using a heating pad on the lower abdomen is safe. Coughing can be uncomfortable initially because of abdominal discomfort. Placing a pillow on the abdomen to support your abdomen while coughing can be helpful.
Expect vaginal bleeding for a few days. Use maxi pads, not tampons, to absorb blood and discharge. Avoid douching. Call the office if you notice a foul smelling discharge.
You may have regular food as tolerated.