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Q: What do I do if my bandage gets wet?
A: Please contact the office immediately to schedule an appointment for dressing change.
Q: What do I do if I’ve re–injured myself?
A: Contact the office for an appointment.
Q: Can I take more medication that is prescribed on my medication bottle?
A: No, not without consent from your doctor.
Q: What do I do if I’m having a reaction to my medications?
A: Stop taking it. If the reaction is that severe, go to the ER. If not, contact the office for a possible change in medication or instructions.
Q: How do I care for my surgical site until I follow up with my doctor?
A: Keep clean and dry. Do not scrub, rub, or scratch your incision. Do not disturb your surgical bandage unless given specific instructions by your doctor.
Q: When will I get my prescriptions for pain medicine or anti–biotics?
A: Post–op prescriptions are given by your doctor either before or the day of surgery.
Q: When will I get time confirmation for time of arrival for surgery?
A: Office staff will call a couple of days prior to surgery to let you know when you should arrive for your procedure.
Q: Why do I need to bring my previous x–rays to my first visit?
A: Previous films are needed so the physician can see your injury immediately after it happened, and so the doctor can compare the images to the new images if needed.
Q: What does MRI show?
A: It will show high quality images of the inside of the human body.