Frequently asked questions after surgery

You can take care of yourself. It is essential that you maintain your independence and autonomy. We suggest you wear loose clothing, as this will make you feel more comfortable. Depending on the positions of the wounds, female patient may not be able to wear the normal bra. If this is the situation change to a cotton rich elastic top for more confort.

We recommend that you make life as normal as possible, as long as your pain allows it. Wrap up and go for a walk. If you have an event and you are not sure about pain control, ask your general physician for the best medication strategy that can help you be comfortable during it.

On the other hand, it is very important that you try to maintain the sleep-wake rhythm, for this, avoid sleeping during the day. You can nap for 1 hour or an hour and a half after the main meal.

We recommend that you do not perform flights during the first two weeks after surgery without discussing it with your surgeon. It is essential to perform a chest X-ray in this case. If you do not comply with this, you can present complications during the flight that most of the airline personnel during the trip cannot handle, risking your life.

Sexual activity can be resumed when you feel comfortable and the wounds are healed. Be patient, it is frequent that after a surgery your libido decreases.

The main limitation to resume their activities is pain. It may take a month or more before you feel well enough to return to work.