Narcotic pain medication may be prescribed for use upon discharge. This is because the narcotic medications already contain Tylenol. Plain Tylenol may be used instead of the prescribed narcotic pain medication, (they can be used interchangeably), but prescribed narcotic medications should not be taken at the same time as the plain Tylenol. Tylenol can safely be taken together with NSAIDs in a single dose if needed. This decreases both pain and swelling and reduces the amount of narcotic medication you will need during the first week after surgery. However, taking at least 600mg twice a day (after meals) for a week after surgery is advised as first line pain management (along with plain Tylenol). 
Unless you have a contraindication/allergic reaction to NSAIDs, (Including ANY stomach problems, burning in your stomach after taking NSAIDs, history of ulcers, history of bariatric surgery), you may take anti-inflammatory medications such as Motrin, Aleve, or Ibuprofen. You can take as prescribed.Please call our office if you have any questions regarding your restrictions.If purulent drainage (thick white or greenish in color) is coming from the wound, or the wound has increasing redness, or if you are having a temperature of 101 or higher, please report these symptoms to your surgeon or the doctor on call.Pat the dressing dry immediately with a clean towel if it does get slightly wet. To keep the dressing dry, you may wrap a small towel around the dressing prior to applying the plastic bag or wrap.
When showering, please place a plastic bag (or umbrella bag) over the arm above the level of the dressing and secure it with tape. Traverso will clarify in the office and the day of surgery. 
Certain procedures require you to remove the dressing three days after surgery.
The dressing should remain on until you follow-up in the clinic with your surgeon about one week after surgery. If the ace wrap feels too tight, you may loosen it and re-wrap it. A small amount of clear drainage or bleeding is normal. Dressings are to be kept clean and dry. If, after surgery, you have pain not managed by pain medication or any other questions or concerns, please call our office at 95. This can increase your chances of infection. Traverso may have to postpone your surgery if you have any of the following: Sore Throat, Runny Nose, Cuts, Scratches or open Bug Bites on your operative hand or arm. The Surgical Center or Hospital will call you the day before surgery to let you know what time to arrive. You will have a dressing on your hand after surgery. THE DAY BEFORE SURGERY PLEASE GENTLY SCRUB THE OPERATIVE ARM WITH A WASHCLOTH AND WARM SOAPY WATER FOR 3 MINUTES IN THE MORNING, AFTERNOON AND EVENING AND ONCE AGAIN THE MORNING OF SURGERY. THE DAY BEFORE SURGERY, PLEASE CLEAN AND TRIM YOUR FINGERNAILS AND REMOVE ANY NAIL POLISH. DO NOT WEAR OR BRING ANY JEWELRY, VALUABLES OR LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY TO THE HOSPITAL THE DAY OF SURGERY. YOU MUST HAVE SOMEONE AVAILABLE TO DRIVE YOU HOME. IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING AFTER MIDNIGHT YOUR SURGERY MAY BE CANCELED. DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING AFTER 12 MIDNIGHT, THE NIGHT BEFORE YOUR SURGERY.
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