Sometimes, pain shots or pain pills might work best to relieve your pain. Your doctor will determine which will work best for you. When using this type of medication, it works best if you take them before your pain is too severe, since they take at least 20-30 minutes to start working. Special blood tests will help your doctor give the exact amount of medicine that your body needs. Some people will need to take blood thinners for a while after surgery.
Antibiotics are special medicines which help treat or prevent infections.
These will be given through your IV, usually for the first 48 hours after your surgery. Your doctor might decide to use them for longer depending on your needs. After surgery, constipation is a problem for many people. Pain medications, decreased activity and changes in your diet all interfere with your normal bowel pattern. Stool softeners or laxatives can be given if you need them.