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Post-Surgery Rehabilitation Miami FL

Rehabilitation after surgery is important since discomfort starts after the anesthesia wears off. Some experience pain and nausea and others have minimal soreness. Patients may be asked to rate their pain on a 1–10 scale to determine their level of discomfort. Slight pain is 1–2; annoying pain, 3–4; significant pain, 5–6; severe pain, 7–8; and excruciating pain, 9–10. Here you will learn more about surgery recovery procedures and postoperative instructions for pain after surgeries. Please scroll down for information and access to all the related products and services in Miami, FL listed below.

Ignacio L Fleites MD
(305) 442-2552
2601 SW 37th Ave
Miami, FL
Gustavo G Leon
(305) 642-1246
351 Nw 42nd Ave
Miami, FL
Gustavo Guillermo Leon, MD
305-262-9900
351 NW 42nd Ave Ste 103
Miami, FL
Victor Dabby, MD FACS
305-446-6474
2506 Ponce de Leon Blvd
Miami, FL
Jose Rodolfo LeGa
(305) 265-1488
85 Grand Canal Drive
Miami, FL
Juan-Carlos Fleites, MD
(305) 856-1002
3661 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL
Angel Berio, MD
305-461-4559
5040 NW 7th St Ste 630
Miami, FL
Carol Patricia Robertine Bowen-Wells, MD
215 SW 42nd Ave Apt 508
Coral Gables, FL
Luis Felipe Verdecia, MD
305-477-4111
8370 W Flagler St Ste 244
Miami, FL
Eric Raul Valladares, MD
715-362-9374
PO Box 451050
Miami, FL
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Rehabilitation

After surgery, the amount of time spent in the holding area, the operating room, and the recovery room depends on the type of surgery performed, the type of anesthesia given, and how long it takes the anesthesia to wear off after the operation.

The preoperative period is a good time to ask questions about what will happen after surgery and knowing what to expect can help ease the fear that things are not going right.

Pain After Surgery

Most patients experience discomfort after the anesthesia wears off. Some experience pain and nausea and others have minimal soreness. Patients may be asked to rate their pain on a 1–10 scale to determine their level of discomfort. Slight pain is 1–2; annoying pain, 3–4; significant pain, 5–6; severe pain, 7–8; and excruciating pain, 9–10. The pain scale helps nurses and physicians determine the proper pain medication. After receiving the medication, patients may be asked again to rate their pain to evaluate the medication's effectiveness.

Seeing Family

Family members are usually allowed to see patients once the anesthesia has worn off and they have been transferred to their room. There are usually areas where the family can wait while the surgery is in progress.

Getting Back to Routine

How soon the patient can get up, shower, and eat depends on the type of surgery, recovery, and the treatment plan. Most patients can get out of bed the day after surgery.

Discharge

The surgeon determines when a patient is discharged from the hospital. In most cases, the patient must be able to walk, eat, drink, and urinate, and must no longer need IV fluids or medication.

Return to Work

The ability to return to work or school, drive, climb stairs, and lift heavy objects depends on the type of surgery, recovery, and the patient's overall health and age.

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