post-surgery
Following the procedure
Post-surgery describes the period or conditions following a surgical procedure: post-surgery recovery, post-surgery complications.
The term appears in medical contexts and everyday speech alike: She's still weak post-surgery.
Interchangeable with postoperative, though post-surgery sounds less clinical.
Restoration of health
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- recuperationGradual return to health
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
wound care · rest · mobility · follow-up · pain management · discharge · home care · scar healing
Bodily or emotional distress
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- grogginessState of sluggish disorientation
soreness · stiffness · numbness · tingling · constipation · bloating · appetite loss · weakness
After an operation
- vital signsMeasurable life indicators
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- drainage tubeHollow device removing fluids
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
IV · suture removal · staples · swelling · bruising · infection risk · compression stockings · antibiotic
Drugs reducing physical discomfort
- opioidsReceptor-binding pain relievers
- acetaminophenCommon over-the-counter analgesic
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- stool softenerMedication easing bowel movements
anticoagulant · anti-nausea · tapering off · side effects · prescription refill · over-the-counter · blood thinner · muscle relaxant
Rules governing permissible eating
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- loose clothingGarments fitting loosely
- meal prepAdvance food preparation
- homeboundConfined to one's residence
healing
Restoration of health
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- recuperationGradual return to health
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
convalescence · wound care · rest · mobility · follow-up · pain management · discharge · home care · scar healing · checkup
pain
Bodily or emotional distress
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
grogginess · soreness · stiffness · numbness · tingling · constipation · bloating · appetite loss · weakness · dizziness
postoperative
After an operation
- vital signsMeasurable life indicators
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- drainage tubeHollow device removing fluids
catheter · IV · suture removal · staples · swelling · bruising · infection risk · compression stockings · antibiotic · anti-inflammatory
painkillers
Drugs reducing physical discomfort
- opioidsReceptor-binding pain relievers
- acetaminophenCommon over-the-counter analgesic
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
stool softener · anticoagulant · anti-nausea · tapering off · side effects · prescription refill · over-the-counter · blood thinner · muscle relaxant · medication management
dietary restrictions
Rules governing permissible eating
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- loose clothingGarments fitting loosely
- meal prepAdvance food preparation
homebound · caregiver support · emotional adjustment · gradual return
- death causescause of death, natural causes, manner of death, accidental death, natural death
- Immune WeaknessHIV, AIDS, chemotherapy, immunosuppressants, leukemia
post-surgerypreoperative
Before a medical procedure
pre-op · presurgical · pre-operative · before surgery · pre-surgical
post, surgery, surgical, surgically, surgeon, surgeons, surgeries, posted, posting