Your son may not use straddle toys, walkers, or bicycles until it is okayed by his doctor. His doctor will also tell you when he can return to daycare or school. For the first day after surgery, your son may have fruit juice, soups and crackers to help prevent stomach upset. It is important that your son drinks plenty of fluids. Give him foods high in fiber, such as cereal or fruit to prevent constipation.
Children recovering from hypospadias repair usually experience some soreness.
Your son's doctor will prescribe medication to help relieve the pain. Give your son the pain medication on a regular schedule, as prescribed by his doctor, to keep him comfortable. In addition to pain medication, your son's doctor may prescribe anticholinergics to help decrease bladder spasms. Bacitracin is an antibiotic ointment used to help prevent infection and soothe the penile area. You can buy bacitracin in any drug store without a prescription.