Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Preparing for surgery

Common questions after surgery

When you hurt after surgery, this is usually normal. Begin by taking the pain medicine which was prescribed for you. If the pain is not very severe you may be able to take an over-the-counter pain medicine, like Tylenol (acetominophen) or Motrin (ibuprofen). If you have known stomach problems (like ulcers or previous stomach surgery), you should avoid ibuprofen and many other anti-inflammatory medicines. If you have no known stomach problems (and no allergies), you can usually add ibuprofen (but not Tylenol) to the pain medicine that you are taking.

Sometimes you have increased pain because you have been too active. Your body will generally indicate that you have been too active. If so, rest and apply ice to the affected area (if possible). Be a little less active until you are a little farther along in your healing.

In unusual circumstances, pain which will not get better can be the result of a problem. If you have any concern that this might be the case, call the office and speak to Dr. Ozeran or the surgeon on-call at (530) 755-3507; choose voice prompt #3 after hours.

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