Surgical Pre-op Navigator/Post-op Meds and Activity/Incision

Post-op Meds & Activity Progress:

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incisions
  • Incision care
    • Typically there are no dressings and the incisions are closed with dissolvable sutures and glue
    • If dressings are present, remove them when you get homeĀ 
    • If Steri Strips are present, leave them on for 10-14 days
    • You can shower the morning after surgery and it’s ok to get the incisions wet
    • No baths or swimming for 14 days
    • If you had gastric bypass, click below for special info pertaining to incisional pain after surgery!

Post-op Pain After Gastric Bypass

pain

If you have excessive drainage or redness, call the office and/or:

  • email a pic of your incision to provider@curryweightloss.com
  • text a pic of your incision to 513-572-1718
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