Pre and Post intestinal surgeries surgery Instructions

Preparing for the surgery

Some pre operative investigations are required before the surgery to ensure fitness to undergo the surgical procedure
It is important to avoid certain medicines (aspirin and all aspirin containing medicines) for a minimum of 5 days prior to the surgery

One day prior to surgery, the patient is usually kept NPO(nothing to be taken orally except medicines prescribed) after midnight

After the surgery, the patient is shifted to the recovery room under the care and supervision of the Anaesthesia team. The patient is observed for 2-4 hours and then shifted to the room in the ward on consent by the anesthetist.
Oral liquids are started with sips of water with gradual progression to drinking all liquids on the same day of the surgery.
The patient is encouraged to sit up, move around and visit the toilet on his own on the same day of the surgery.
The patient is given a normal breakfast the next morning and generally discharged after the surgeon’s consent. (depending on the operative procedure)
The first follow up is usually scheduled after 1 week when the dressings are removed. Patient should avoid wetting the dressings unless they are waterproof. After the removal of dressing, patient can have normal bath with soap and water.
The patients are provided a 24*7 Doctor’s helpline number to enquire about any of their surgery related concerns.