Post Operative Wound Care Instructions:

• Remove dressings (tegaderm and gauze) after 3 to 5 days. Leave the steri-strips in place and let them fall off themselves. 
• Showers and short baths are fine 48 hours after surgery, but do not soak in water or swim for 7 to 10 days after surgery.
• Wash the wound daily with soap and water during bath or shower, after the dressing is removed.
• Call the office for any signs of infection.

                Redness and/or warmness at the wound site.

                Severe pain and wound site.

                Drainage (pus) at the wound site.

                Temperature of 101.5 degrees or higher.

                Severe swelling at the wound site. 
                         

• Pateints having umbilical hernia repair or skin grafts should NOT remove any bandages! The doctor will remove the bandages when the patient is seen in the office.
  

Call the office for any other questions, problems or further instructions at 865-546-2131.