The information provided on this website is general in nature and is not intended as a substitute for consultation with a doctor and a particular treatment plan. Please refer to your specific discharge instructions for what to do after your surgery.
If you have any questions, please call our office at (512) 491-6542.
If you have an emergency, call 911.
Procedures
• Breast Biopsy/Lumpectomy
• Masectomy
• Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
• Laparotomy/Bowel Resection/Colon Resection
• Hemorrhoidectomy
• Hernia Repair
• Laparoscopic Appendectomy/Cholecystectomy
• Colonoscopy
• Thyroidectomy/Parathyroidectomy
When to Contact Your Surgeon
High-Fiber Diet Foods
Order Sets
If you have any questions, please call our office at (512) 491-6542.
If you have an emergency, call 911.
Procedures
• Breast Biopsy/Lumpectomy
• Masectomy
• Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
• Laparotomy/Bowel Resection/Colon Resection
• Hemorrhoidectomy
• Hernia Repair
• Laparoscopic Appendectomy/Cholecystectomy
• Colonoscopy
• Thyroidectomy/Parathyroidectomy
When to Contact Your Surgeon
- Pain that will not go away.
- Pain that continues to get worse instead of better.
- Fever of more than 101oF (38.3oC).
- Uncontrolled and persistent nausea or vomiting.
- Excessive pain, bleeding, swelling, or redness around the incision site. Signs of infection such as green/white and foul-smelling drainage from the incision.
- No bowel movements or unable to pass gas for 3 days.
- Watery diarrhea lasting longer than 3 days.
High-Fiber Diet Foods
- Beans
- Bran and whole grain cereals
- Peas
- Dried fruit (apricots, figs, and dates)
- Berries (raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries)
- Sweet corn
- Broccoli
- Baked potatoes with skin
- Plums, pears, and apples
- Greens
- Nuts
Order Sets
- General Surgery Admission Post Op Orders
- Discharge Orders
- Hospital Order Sets:
- St. David's Medical Center Admission/Post-op Orders
- St. David's North Austin Medical Center Admission/Post-op Orders
- St. David's South Austin Medical Center Admission/Post-op Orders
- St. David's Round Rock Medical Center Admission/Post-op Orders
- St. David's Georgetown Hospital Admission/Post-op Orders
- Scott & White UMC Round Rock Admission/Post-op Orders
