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After Surgery
Know what to expect for your post-op care
What To Expect After Surgery
If you or a loved one will be coming to New England Baptist Hospital (NEBH) for a surgical procedure, it’s important to understand what to expect before, during and after your procedure. While every surgery is different, you should become informed on general guidelines and how the surgery day will go here at New England Baptist Hospital.
You can review our before surgery guidelines. Learn about care at New England Baptist Hospital, including joint replacement surgery and spine surgery.
Your Post-Operative Hospital Recovery
Know what to expect while you’re spending time in the hospital after your surgery. Read these tips:
NEBH Care Transitions Team is a team of registered nurses and licensed social workers who can help you with important decisions that will impact your surgery and aftercare.
Learn more about the care transition process.
Your Return Home
Watch video about leaving New England Baptist Hospital and heading home.
After you have met all of your goals, you'll leave the hospital to return home. However, you’ll need to follow specific instructions at home to make sure you stay healthy. Learn about these ways to stay healthy:
- Nutrition recommendations before and after surgery
- Surgical incision care and wound care
- Surgical incision after-care during the summer
- Safe disposal of your prescription medication
- When to call your surgeon
Depending on your specific type of surgery and other factors, you may need to work with a physical therapist or occupational therapist for a period of time. New England Baptist Hospital therapists are experts in their field and will create a customized therapy program to help you heal quickly and safely. Therapy is especially important during joint replacement recovery.
