After surgery
When to call
Some swelling, bruising and numbness is expected after surgery. Call us if you notice any of the signs below.
Call us if you have
- Painful swelling or numbness
- Pain that will not let up
- Fever over 101°F, or chills
- Continuous drainage or bleeding from an incision
- Difficulty breathing
- Excessive nausea or vomiting
- Calf pain
If you have an emergency that needs immediate attention, go to the nearest emergency room.
Usually normal
- Some swelling and numbness
- Bleeding, swelling or bruising around the hip, groin, buttock or thigh
- A small amount of drainage from the incisions
- A low-grade temperature
- More pain on day 1 or 2 after surgery
- Stiffness and discomfort for a few days
Office, weekdays: (713) 794-3457
Nights and weekends, on-call: (713) 799-2300
Please keep after-hours and weekend calls for emergencies; we will handle less urgent problems during the week.