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Immediately after surgery
Your healthcare team will monitor your condition and provide instructions about pain management, wound care, medicines, diet and movement.
Patient Resources
Recovery Guide
General information to help you understand the recovery process following surgery.
Understanding Recovery
Every recovery journey is different.
Recovery depends on the type of procedure, the surgical approach, your overall health and other individual factors. Your surgeon will provide instructions specific to your operation.
Your Recovery
What recovery may involve
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Early recovery
Depending on the procedure, you may gradually increase your activity while continuing to follow restrictions and wound-care instructions.
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Follow-up care
Follow-up appointments allow your surgeon to assess healing, review your progress and address any concerns.
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Returning to normal activities
The time needed to return to work, exercise and other activities varies according to the procedure and your individual recovery.
General Tips
Supporting your recovery
Following your healthcare team's instructions is one of the most important parts of postoperative recovery.
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Follow the postoperative instructions given by your healthcare team.
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Take prescribed medicines exactly as instructed.
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Maintain appropriate wound and dressing care.
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Stay adequately hydrated unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
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Gradually return to normal physical activity according to medical advice.
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Attend scheduled follow-up appointments.
Recovery advice should be individualised.
The information on this page is general and does not replace instructions from your surgeon or healthcare team. If you develop concerning symptoms or believe you have a medical emergency, seek appropriate urgent medical care.
Discuss your surgical care with Dr Munesh