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On thursday, i had my appendix removed and i wanted to know if and when i need to change my dressing. and why has a surgeon put three circles on it.
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Post-op instructions: Typically a surgeon will provide very clear post-operative instructions as to dressing management, pain medication, diet advancement, and in-office follow-up. If you did not receive any, or if you don't understand what you received, then your safest bet would be to contact your surgeon's office.
Answered 7/14/2016
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