What to Expect After Surgery

Following your surgery: If you had bariatric surgery, you must follow the Stage 1 Dietary guidelines outlined in the handout given to you by our Dietitian, Aparna.  For all other types of surgery, it is a good idea to be on a bland, soft diet until you have a normal bowel movement.

Physical Limitations: Do not lift more than 10 pounds for 4 weeks following your surgery.

Additional Instructions

For your convenience, you can download various sets of instructions as PDF files:

Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Post-Operative Instruction

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Patient Information

Before you Begin - The Jackson Pratt-Drain