Medication/Pain Management
Most surgical patients ask about the amount of pain they can expect after surgery, and what can be done to manage that pain.
You will have some pain after surgery as your wound heals. If you are an inpatient, you may receive continuous pain medication, such as pain pills or injections, for the first 24 hours following surgery. We also control your pain through measures such as ice, range-of-motion, elevation and repositioning.
After the first 24-hours, intravenous (IV) or pain pill therapies may be an option ordered by your surgeon. Ask your nurse for the available pain medication options.
