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Before Your Operation

"With appreciation for your very skilled hand and your kindness." - Cheryl

"I've never had a doctor who took the time to get to know me on a personal level the way you have. I enjoyed talking about my four-legged kids, and sharing pictures with you. You really are an exceptional doctor! Thanks for making a difference in my life. - C

"Not only did you save my breast, but my life as well. You saw me through a very difficult time and I feel connected to you. You are the type of doctor that everyone would like to have - caring, compassionate, patient, and accessible. You were always willing to listen and I've me the time I needed instead of rushing through my visits." - Shirley

After Your Operation

Your follow-up instructions depend on what procedure or operation you have had.

If you have had an ultrasound guided cyst aspiration, or core needle biopsy, you can remove your gauze dressing in the evening, and leave the paper strips on until they fall off. If you have a percutaneous excision of a fibroadenoma, then you will have to leave a gauze dressing and ace wrap in place for two days. A follow up will be arranged before you leave the office, but is usually about one week after the procedure. You will be able to drive, unless you have taken Valium for the procedure.

If you have had a mastectomy, please call the office today or the following weekday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for an appointment to be seen in the office in about one week.

Activity: Exercise, use your arm fully. Do not drive until seen in the office for your postoperative visits.
Return to work: Return to work will be determined at the time oft the postoperative visit, usually 3-4 weeks following surgery.
Care of Incision: You will be instructed on the care of your incision following surgery.
Discomfort: For discomfort you will be provided with a surgical bra following your surgery. Some swelling and discoloration are to be expected. However, if discomfort seems greater than what you anticipated, or if there is a large amount of swelling, please notify the office.
Pain medication: For pain medication you may use Tylenol. 650-1,000 mg, Advil, Nuprin, or Motrin 400-600mg every 4 hours, which is usually sufficient for relief of incisional discomfort. However, if this does not suffice, you may fill the prescription given to you.
Your report: The tissue report from the procedure will be available when you have your postoperative visits and will be discussed with you at that time.

If you have had a biopsy, please call the office today or the following weekday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for an appointment to be seen in the office in about one week.

Activity: There are virtually no restrictions on your activities of lifting. If you are taking a prescription pain medication, you should not operate a vehicle. otherwise, you may drive a car, go shopping, etc. as soon as you feel able. basically use common sense. Do what you feel capable of dong, and don’t do what you are not comfortable doing.
Return to work: As with other activities, you may return to work as soon as you feel able to do so. The office will provide you with a return to work slip if requested.
Care of your incision: the day following surgery you may remove the gauze dressing, leaving the steri-strips in place. You may then proceed to bathe or shower, washing over the incision with a mild soap. there is no need to replace the gauze dressing over the incision, but you may do so if you wish.
Discomfort: You may find it helpful to wear a comfortable bra following the operation. Some swelling and discoloration are to be expected. However, if discomfort seems greater than what you anticipated, or if there is a large amount of swelling, please notify the office.
Pain medication: Tylenol. 650-1,000 mg, Advil, Nuprin, or Motrin 400-600mg every 4 hours is usually sufficient for relief of incisional discomfort. However, if this does not suffice, you may fill the prescription given to you.
Your report: The tissue report from the procedure will be available when you have your postoperative visits and will be discussed with you at that time.