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11 Feb 2017 Follow instructions on how to care for your incision. If the incision was covered with skin glue or surgical tape strips, you may shower with soap the day after surgery. Pat the area dry. The tape will fall off after a few weeks. If your incision was closed with stitches, ask your surgeon when you can shower.
Carefully remove bandages on the day after surgery. You may shower; avoid soaking your incision in a tub for a week or so. Cleanse incision gently with mild soap and water-rinse thoroughly-pat dry. Avoid the use of lotions, creams, and powders to your incision.
If you have surgical clips or nylon suture, they will be removed the morning after surgery and. Steristrips may be placed across your incision. If you have Steristrips, you may trim the end of the strips if they curl. Do not remove Steristrips until 10 to 14 days after your operation. At that time, you may gently remove them yourself
A total thyroidectomy is surgery to remove all of your thyroid gland. You may have a sore throat, hoarse voice, or difficulty swallowing after surgery. It is normal to have these problems for up to 6 months after a total thyroidectomy. DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS: Seek care immediately if: You have sudden tingling or muscle
Postoperative Discharge Instructions for Total Thyroidectomy. Activity. • Most patients are able to return to a You may shower 48 hours after surgery but please do not swim or soak in a tub for at least 2 weeks. After you are done showering, just pat your incision dry. If it is draining clear fluid, you can cover it with a dry
Recovering after surgery. Get plenty of rest. Care for your incision as directed. Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activity for 3 to 5 weeks. Walk a few times daily. But don't push yourself too hard. Return to work when your doctor says it's OK. Keep a card in your wallet that lists: Your name and contact information.
What should I expect after my operation? You will see swelling or bruising under the incision in a few days. You may apply a cold pack over your incision to relieve the pain. This is most beneficial in the first 24 hours after surgery. You may shower 24 hours after surgery.
diseased part of the gland is removed. In sub-total thyroidectomy, the surgeon removes 90% of the gland. Discharge advice. Your surgeon will advise you on a specific period of recovery, but in general about two weeks Any stitches or wound clips will be removed (usually after ten days) either in the outpatient follow-up.
Thyroidectomy/. Parathyroidectomy. Post-Operative Instructions. What should I expect after my surgery? • Your recovery will depend on why you had surgery, the type of surgery performed, and your previous . Before discharge, be sure to review your medications with your doctor or inpatient medical team if you have any
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