Surgical Services

May consist of: cyst, lymph node, lipoma, or foreign body removal and/or biopsy.  

• Resume normal diet as soon as possible.

MEDICATION:

• Resume any regular medications unless otherwise instructed.
• If needed, a prescription for pain will be provided.

ACTIVITY: 

• Resume to normal activity as tolerated. 
• The doctor will instruct you on any activity limitation(s), including work related.
• Return to work/school unless otherwise instructed.

 WOUND CARE: 

• Remove dressing when instructed (usually after 24 – 48 hours).
• Shower & clean area daily. Gentle but thorough cleansing with soap and water is sufficient and dry the incision well.
• Apply light gauze dressing, if needed.
• If drainage/seepage occurs, change dressing as needed to keep the area clean and dry.
• The doctor will tell you when the sutures should be removed.  
• Call the office for an appointment.

EXPECTATIONS OF SURGERY:

• Mild discomfort to moderate pain controlled with oral medications.
• Little or no drainage. 
• If a drain is used, moderate amounts of bloody drainage will be noted for approximately a week.
• Swelling and redness should be minimal.

CALL SURGEON IF: 

• Excessive bleeding or drainage occurs.
• Patients who take blood thinners or aspirin on a regular basis.
• May experience more bleeding/bruising. 
• Excessive pain, redness or swelling. 
• Temperature over 101 degrees.

IF OFFICE IS CLOSED and an EMERGENCY arises, please call 911 or go to the Emergency Department.  

A MISA surgeon can be reached by calling the office answering service at (309) 677-6019