Post-Operative Instructions

Download recovery guidelines for your procedure below. Each handout includes what to expect, how to care for your incision, and tips to help you heal well.

Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)

Learn how to care for your incisions and manage your diet after gallbladder surgery.

Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Umbilical, Ventral)

Helpful tips for recovery, activity restrictions, and caring for your surgical site.

Colon Surgery (Colon Masses)

What to expect after colon surgery, including pain management and bowel care.

Diverticulitis Surgery

Post-op care instructions for recovering from surgery related to diverticulitis.

Appendectomy

Guidelines for healing and resuming normal activity after appendix removal.

Hemorrhoid Surgery

Comfort tips and care instructions to help you heal after hemorrhoid treatment.

Pilonidal Disease Surgery

Wound care and hygiene tips to support a smooth recovery from pilonidal surgery

Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement

Instructions for caring for your catheter site and protecting against infection.

Skin & Soft Tissue Mass Removal

How to care for your incision and what to expect after removal of lipomas, cysts, or other soft tissue masses.

What Our Patients Say:

  • Susan Platt

    “I couldn't have asked for better doctor than Dr Elliott. She was so sweet, personable, it feels that with her help my recovery is going to turn out really good. I would recommend her to any one.”

  • T.

    “My experience was great. Everyone, starting from check-in, made me feel at ease. Going in wondering if you need surgery is always nerve wracking and it's always nice to go into an office where everyone is so helpful and nice. Dr. Amber Elliott was amazing and very helpful and her nurse, Amy, was great and joked around with my husband and I. I give kudos to this facility....love it. Thank you.”

  • Vicky Palmer

    “She was very understanding to my anxiety and throughly explained everything, her Nurse was also fantastic and I truly appreciate both of them.”

  • Nicholas Flynt

    “She is a very approachable and yet thorough doctor. (Sometimes with Doctors it’s not one and the same)She is very nice as well. I would 100 % recommend her for any medical need.”

  • Juliet Summers

    “Dr. Elliott was one of the surgeon's that saved my life. She has a great bedside manner and she cares about her patients. I am not just another surgical case to her. She has empathy to my needs and emotions of the traumatic experience I endured.”