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The document provides post-operative care instructions for patients recovering from surgery at the NIH Clinical Center. It covers essential topics such as pain management, surgical site care, prevention of complications like constipation and blood clots, dietary recommendations, activity guidelines, and driving restrictions. The information emphasizes the importance of following specific medical advice from healthcare providers to ensure a smooth recovery.

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Begin by reviewing the 'Managing Pain' section. Here, you can note any prescribed medications and their dosages directly in the document.
Move to 'Surgical Site Care'. Use text boxes to input any specific care instructions provided by your doctor regarding your incision.
In the 'Constipation' section, check off any symptoms you may experience and add notes about dietary changes you plan to implement.
For 'Pneumonia Prevention', highlight key actions like using an Incentive Spirometer and set reminders for yourself within the document.
Finally, review the 'Activity' and 'Diet' sections. You can create a checklist of activities and meals that align with your recovery plan.

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What does post-op mean?

(post-AH-pruh-tiv) After surgery.

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Post-op (post-operative): A term used to describe transgender, or gender-nonconforming individuals who have completed gender reassignment surgery, and/or other surgeries to change their bodies to more closely match their gender identity. 2. Page 3. Transgender Terminology.

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Example Sentences I am 5 weeks postop, she wrote on Instagram Tuesday. Patients often come to the hospital on a drug regimen determined by their internist, who, Griffin notes, may or may not be involved in their postop care.

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You will spend 45 minutes to 2 hours in a recovery room where nurses will watch you closely. You may stay longer depending on your surgery and how fast you wake up from the anesthesia. Your nurse will watch all of your vital signs and help you if you have any side effects. You may have some discomfort when you wake up.

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