Home Care After Your Laparotomy
Please call to make a follow-up doctor visit. Your doctor will tell you when you need to be seen again.
Activity
- You may shower and shampoo. Do not soak in the bathtub or swim until cleared by your doctor.
- You may ride in a car, but do not drive for 2 weeks or until you see the doctor.
- Do not lift more than 15 pounds for 6 weeks.
- No tampons, sexual intercourse, or douches until cleared by your doctor at your clinic visit.
- Stay home the first week and relax. You may do light walking and climb stairs.
- The second and third week you may slowly increase your activity. Listen to your body for cues. Avoid fatigue, take time to rest.
When to Call your Doctor
- Fever over 100.4°F.
- Bleeding or pus from the incision or redness.
- If pain persists or becomes more severe.
- Bright red bleeding from the vagina.
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UW Health- Managed OB Clinics |
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UW Health West OB/GYN Clinic 451 Junction Rd Madison WI 53717 (608) 265-7601 |
UW Health East OB/GYN Clinic 5249 E Terrace Pkwy Madison WI 53718 (608) 265-1230
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UW Health Benign Gynecology Clinic 600 Highland Ave Madison WI 53792 (608) 263-6240
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UW Health Gynecology/Oncology Clinic 600 Highland Ave Madison WI 53792 (608) 263-1548 |
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UWMF- Managed OB Clinics |
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OB/GYN Clinic 20 S. Park, Suite 307 Madison, WI 53715 (608) 287-2830
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East Towne 4122 East Towne Blvd. Madison, WI 53704 (608) 242-6840 |
West Towne 7102 Mineral Point Rd. Madison, WI 53717 (608) 828-7610 |
Fitchburg 5543 East Cheryl Parkway Fitchburg, WI 53711 (608) 274-5300 |
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Last Updated: 02/18/2011
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