You will be discharged from the hospital with either an indwelling
foley catheter, knowledgeable on intermittent self- catheterization,
or voiding without evidence of urinary residual If you have an
indwelling foley catheter, please make sure that you are familiar
with use of the leg bag and bedside drainage bag. The most
important point to consider is to make sure that your leg bag is
connected in the proper fashion with no tension on the catheter so
that your leg can move easily while walking.

You may bathe or shower, patting your wound dry with a clean terry
cloth towel. Avoid all heavy lifting and straining. You may climb
stairs, but do not carry anything up with you. Your exercise should
be limited to short walks on level ground. Any vaginal discharge
should be handled with a simple bath or shower; do not douche.

You will be seen back in the office in approximately a week after
surgery for wound care, e.g. removal of skin staples. At that time
you will be further instructed on your postoperative care.

When you return to driving a car will depend on your physical
stamina and use of oral narcotic pain medication. Generally we
prohibit sexual intercourse for approximately 4-6 weeks after
surgery. Your return to work will depend on the nature of your job
and your postoperative stamina; both of which you are best able to
discern.

Your postoperative diet should have an increase in fluids and
maintain a well balanced diet; do not engage in a diet for weight
reduction for the next 4-6 weeks.

You will be given a prescription for pain medication on discharge
from the hospital and mayor may not receive an antibiotic
depending on your clinical situation.

Occasionally you will have blood in your urine which should be
managed by avoiding strenuous activity and increasing your fluids.
Call the office if your urine becomes thick like tomato soup and will
not clear with the use of increased fluids.

If your questions cannot be answered during routine established
office appointments, please try to call during the work day. Avoid
after-hour calls, limiting them to true emergencies so that we can
help you most efficiently in your postoperative recovery.


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