Upon discharge from the
Hospital or Surgery Center go directly home.
You may feel drowsy for
up to twelve hours. Have another person with you for the rest of the day.
Complete
bed rest for the first 24 hours. Elevate your foot on a pillow.
Keep bandages clean and dry at all times. Do not change the dressings.
Do not sit with your feet down for any length of
time as this may cause swelling and increase discomfort.
If instructed to stay off the foot for the first
week, use crutches or walker to assist in moving around. If
you ever feel unstable, do not fall down, place pressure on the foot to
stabilize yourself and then call the office.
If instructed to stay off the foot for the first
24-48 hours only, you may place pressure on the heel with the foot flat on the ground
after the initial period. Always use the post-operative shoe provided to you.
Eat
your regular diet and drink plenty of fluid.
Take
at least one multi-vitamin a day.
Take
your medications as instructed and prescribed.
Call
the office to schedule an appointment one week after surgery.
Call the office
immediately at 520-326-6766 if:
Bandages become saturated
with blood
Medication does not stop the pain
You bump or injure your foot
You develop fever or chills
Your bandages become loose or wet
Having performed the operation we are
interested in your prompt recovery and comfort. Please cooperate with us by following
carefully these helpful instructions.
FOR ANY QUESTIONS CALL: 520-326-6766 |
