Appendectomy

During an appendectomy, the surgeon removed your appendix. In some cases, you may take antibiotics first. But most people will need to have their appendix taken out right away.

Watch this video to learn the importance of keeping a follow-up appointment after a hospital stay.

Watch this video to learn simple tips to prevent an infection while in the hospital and at home including washing your hands and keeping your incision clean.

Learn the importance of receiving and understanding the instructions you should follow after you leave the hospital.

Watch this video to learn why it's important to know which medications you should take after a hospital stay, and how your overall medication plan might have changed.

Learn these guidelines to care for your surgical site or wound.

You have just finished your hospital stay, and where you go next depends on the type of care you need. Once discharged, the goal is to avoid a return trip to the hospital. Wherever your health care journey leads you, always be sure to know the next steps for follow-up care. If you have questions on medications or instructions, speak up!

Watch this video to learn about how using an Incentive Spirometer exercises your lungs after surgery, helps to prevent infections and improves lung function.

Watch this video to learn how to properly wash your hands to fight off an infection.

Acute pain is pain that is short term, occurring most often after injury or surgery. Patients need to understand that managing their acute pain actually helps their healing, and they play an important role in helping their doctors develop a pain management plan that works best for them.