After the surgery, your abdomen will be bandaged, containing the swelling and protecting your incisions. You will have drains that will be in place approximately one week. You should have someone at home to help you for the first few days. For the first week or two after your procedure, it’s vital to curtail your activities and allow your body to heal.
Expect to experience some moderate discomfort after surgery, especially during the first few days of your recovery. You will feel as if your abdomen is tight, feeling as if you did 500-1000 crunches. You’ll be provided with pain medication to help you manage your pain.
You should be able to return to work within two weeks of the procedure, though each patient’s recovery will differ. Your overall health, age, procedure type, as well as other factors will dictate how long your recovery will take.
After the surgery, Dr. Jorge de la Pedraja will follow up with you to make sure you are recovering as expected. He goes out of his way to ensure that his patients are doing well.