Call our office at (563) 557-7000 to request a change in your prescription medication. Please keep in mind that pain medication changes and refills are only available Monday through Friday during our regular business hours.

Please call our office at (563) 557-7000 between 8:30 and 5:00 weekdays to make changes to your scheduled appointment.

Apply direct, firm pressure to the wound for 15 minutes. Do not stop applying pressure during the 15 minute interval. If bleeding continues after applying pressure, call our office at (563) 557-7000.

An infection will present as redness, swelling, warmth or firmness of the area. If you experience a fever greater than 102 degrees, please call our office at (563) 557-7000.

You may shower 48 hours after surgery. DO NOT take a tub bath or submerge your wound in water until 7 days after surgery, or otherwise stated by your physician. DO NOT take a bath, Jacuzzi, or go swimming if you have an open, draining wound. If you have drains in place, please follow the bathing instructions provided by your doctor.

Walking, increasing oral fluid intake, and increasing dietary fiber are recommended to help with bowel movements after surgery. Stool softeners are suggested while using prescription medication for pain control. You may also try 1 dose of MiraLax, or Milk of Magnesia daily. Please call our office at (563) 557-7000 if the interventions listed do not provide relief.

You may resume driving when you have not taken prescription pain medication for at least 24 hours. Please remember to refrain from driving if you experience increased pain with twisting, turning, braking or wearing a safety belt.

Please follow the weight restrictions provided by your doctor upon discharge or as discussed during your post-operative visit. Most physical activities may be resumed as pain resolves, unless your doctor has advised of specific limitations or restrictions that should be followed.

There is a surgeon on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Please call our office at (563) 557-7000 and follow the prompts to leave a message for the surgeon on call. Remember to speak slowly and leave a call back number where you can be reached. If you do not receive a call back after 15 minutes, please call and leave another message.