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Care of Your Surgical Leg : |
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If your surgery involved taking a bypass graft from your leg, follow these guidelines : |
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Elastic Stocking If Prescribed : |
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If they were prescribed for you, wear your elastic stockings while you are up for at least two weeks after discharge. The stockings help decrease swelling,especially if you have a leg incision. |
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Remove your stockings at bedtime. |
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The doctor will give you prescriptions before you leave the hospital. Take the medicine exactly as your doctor prescribes. Keep a current list of your medicines, dosages, and times to be taken in your wallet or purse. Do not take other medicines without telling your doctor. |
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It is important to understand that medicines can cause SIDE EFFECTS. If you have any of the following side effects of medicines, you should call your physician's office. |
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Excessive nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or stomach pain |
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Vomiting |
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Dizzy or lightheaded when standing |
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Confusion |
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Tingling in hands and feet |
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Extremely slow or fast pulse |
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Skin rash |
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Unusual bruising or bleeding. |
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