Colon and Rectal Surgeons
of Kansas City

Abdominal Surgery

• Regular diet but avoid raw vegetables and peels
• No excercise or driving for 3 weeks
• Take pain medications as needed
• Sutures usually need to be removed 2 weeks from surgery
• Continue pre operative medications
• Office appointment 2-3 weeks from surgery
• No lifting greater than 15 pounds
• Call if fever, severe abdominal pain, nausea, excess diarrhea or significant constipation