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Post- op stands for post operative. This is the time immediately after a surgery. A doctor will give instructions for this time that will help the patient to recover from the stress of surgery.
Some patients may be able to rest at home, some in the hospital only. It is up to the doctor.
Another use of the word post op is slang. Sometimes people who have had a sex change are called post op to distinguish them from people who live dressed as a different gender, but who have the same sex organs that they were born with: a post- op.
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∙ 12y ago"Post" simply means "after" so "post surgery is the time after the surgery.
The part of the surgical process that signifies the beginning of healing, sans problem. Ie, after the teeth are pulled, the plaster is cast or the hole stitched. Very important to get right, for if the op was going to fail/reject this is when, and could potentially cause more problems than before the surgery.
For example, 'Jo' gets a full frontal lobotomy, picks his nose just a little too hard and now thinks this question was about operating on a sick fence post :)
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What does status post mean in medical terms?
Status Post (S/P):"After." Designated someone who has had a significant procedure or event happen."The patient is S/P hysterectomy."Status post indicates that the phrase that follows is something that happened to the patient before. For instance, a patient who had heart surgery may be s/p CABG (status post bypass surgery).
What is the medical term meaning after?
Post = after (e.g., postpartum, post-surgery)
What is the medical term meaning after surgery?
Post-op.
What is the medical term meaning After an operation?
post-surgery
Where can i obtain claim form for post cataract surgery glasses?
I would try online. Many forms are online these days.
What exactly does a lap band surgery diet mean?
Well there are two types of lap band surgery diets, the pre-surgery and post-surgery diet. In the pre-surgery diet your doctor wants you to eat a diet high in protein and low in fats and calories. This helps your body prepare for the surgery and makes recovery time faster. The post-surgery diet gradually takes you from a liquid diet, to purees to softer foods until your body is ready to handle regular foods. Then you should still be watching what you are eating and making sure you keep small portions.
Is there a special diet to be on post lasik eye surgery?
There is no special diet patients have to be on after Lasik surgery. You will need to use the prescription drops given to you by your surgeon post operative. You will need to follow-up with your doctor 24-48 hours after surgery and with your primary eye doctor after surgery.
When to be concerned with post wrist surgery swelling?
Swelling is very common post-operatively. If swelling persists 2-4 weeks after surgery visit your GP for a check up.
How does Pasteur's findings improve their chances for post-surgery survival?
Pasteur's findings improve their chances for post-surgery survival by destroy.ong diseases that can cause microorganism which can affect the body
How do you put post in a sentence?
He has completed his surgery and is now in the recovery room. That means his status is post-operative.
What are changes to diet and habits that need to be instilled post surgery?
You can find comprehensive information regarding your post-surgery diet on the website http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000173.htm.
Where can I find info on bariatric post surgery diet online?
You can find the correct information for a post bariatric surgery diet the website dukehealth.org. they will tell you exactly what the proper steps are that you need to take.
