Deepak Kumar, MD. Augusto Martinez, MD. Michael B. Tempel, MD

5932 Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH 45449 Tel: 937.435.8663 Fax 937.435.8966www.daytoncolonrectal.com

Office or DCR Surgery Center Surgery -Instruction after Surgery

Congratulations: You have just survived a "Minor Surgery." Now, what to do?

1. Pain Relief - As a general rule, you probably will be more comfortable leavingour office today than when you came in. After the local anesthesia has worn off,you can take Tylenol or Aspirin for pain. If this does not help, call the office forstronger pain medication.

2. Dressing - Leave the dressing in place for 10-12 hours. If you have to remove itsooner to go to the bathroom, you should replace it with a similar dressing.

3. Sitz Baths - After removing the dressing, you need to soak in a warm tub of waterfor 20 minutes. This should be repeated 3 to 4 times a day. This helps to reducethe swelling and promote healing.

4. Cleansing - You should not use toilet paper to clean after bowel movements.Wash with cotton and warm water and keep a dry piece of cotton or gauze as adressing, otherwise you may soil your clothes.

5. Bleeding - A small amount of bright red bleeding is normal. Contact the officeimmediately if bleeding is excessive. You can apply some pressure at the surgerysite to stop the bleeding.

6. Diet - You should not eat popcorn, nuts, etc. Drink a lot of water to keep bowelmovements soft.

7. Activity - You should be able to resume your normal activities the next dayunless otherwise instructed.