Foot Surgery Post-op Instructions

Contact your physician if you experience the following symptoms:

• Temperature over 101 degrees F or severe chills
• Persistent nausea or vomiting
• Severe pain not relieved by medication
• Excessive or persistent bleeding
• Excessive swelling

Follow the labeled instructions on your prescription(s)

If you have received general anesthesia:

• DO NOT drive or drink alcohol for at least 24 hours after discharge from the hospital
• DO NOT make any important decisions or sign any important papers for 24 hours after discharge from the hospital

If you are taking pain medication do not drive or drink alcohol

• Have a responsible adult remain with you for the remainder of the day and during the night

Specific instructions:

• Sponge bathe only, you may use Bandage or Cast Bag
• Apply ice packs to surgical area twenty (20) minutes on, five (5) minutes off for the first twenty-four (24) hours
• Elevate feet above the level of the heart for the first two (2) days as often as possible
• Keep bandages clean and dry - contact Dr. Thomajan immediately if your bandage should get wet.
• Follow specific instructions regarding weight-bearing status of the operative foot
• Prescription refills: please have your pharmacy fax a prescription refill request to (512) 328-8903. Upon receipt Dr. Thomajan will take into consideration the refill request and fax back immediately. You must have your pharmacy fax a prescription refill request as this is the only mode of transmission for refills.

Reminder: you must make an appointment by calling the office at 512-328-8900 to have your bandages changed

Emergency telephone number for Dr. Thomajan: 512-406-3190