FOOT SURGERY
Post-Operative 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

• Other Instructions:______________________________________________

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

Patient/Significant Other _________________________ Date _____________