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Diet:

Start with regular diet high in protein and low in sodium as tolerated.

Medications:

Have your prescriptions filled BEFORE surgery and bring them with you the day of surgery.
Take all medication as directed with plenty of water starting the day of surgery.
Use pain medication as needed for pain and discomfort. DO NOT DRIVE WHILE TAKING PRESCRIPTION PAIN MEDICATION.

Activity/Wound Care:

Keep back elevated on 2-3 pillows behind your back and 1-2 pillows under your knees or rest in a recliner for the first week. This will minimize swelling and improve recovery comfort. Do not lay flat.
The day after surgery, it is okay to remove the surgical garment and any gauze pads to take a shower. Leave the brown episeals on. After showering, pat dry and replace surgical garment, with additional padding, if needed.
JP drains, if applicable, can be suspended on a lanyard or shoelace while showering. This will prevent them swinging free.
Monitor and record drain output on sheet provided. Bring this sheet to all post-operative appointments.
Do not remove brown episeals. All sutures are under the skin and dissolvable. The strips will be removed by Dr. Church or his staff.
No lotion or ointment to surgical incision areas for two weeks, unless instructed otherwise
Do not submerge in a bathtub or pool for 6 weeks after surgery.
Do not lift >10 pounds or increase heart rate for 2 weeks after surgery.

Post-op Visits:

Post-op visits are very important. Follow up with scheduled appointment. If you were not given a follow-up appointment, please call the office within 24 hours of your procedure to arrange an appointment.
Then you will be seen again as follows: 1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 2 months, 4 months, and as needed.

Additional Discharge Instructions:

- Do not drive, operate mechanical equipment, or make important decisions for at least 24 hours after your surgery.

*IF YOU HAVE AN IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911*

Please call the office at (910) 338-5900 if you experience any of the following:
- Rash or hives
- Fever of 101 or greater
- Persistent nausea or vomiting
If it is after hours, please call the office telephone number, you will be directed to the doctor or nurse on call.
If you have questions or concerns that are not an emergency, please call the office telephone number from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM Monday thru Friday, or leave a message on our voice mail after hours.

Thank you for choosing la Belle vie Plastic Surgery for your cosmetic procedure!