Post-operative Care
Making post-surgical recovery faster
With an organized post-surgical recovery plan, we provide you all the information on a one-on-one basis. Having a plan handy, ensures resolving all your queries related to post-op care before leaving our facility.
What to do and what not
In our post-op care report, we define the activity restrictions and timely exercises that are meant to fasten your recovery.
Mitigating pain to maximize recovery
We tend to follow a few natural pain recovery techniques like applying ice to relieve the pain. We recommend non-narcotics agents to optimize pain control such as Advil, Tylenol, etc. If we still have to recommend narcotics, we suggest taking benefit from stool softeners too.
Wound care
Even though you had surgery, we see to it that you should be able to shower before leaving our premises. We also guide you on caring for local wound and the frequency to visit us for required post-surgery checkups.
Post Op Instructions
The following instructions list out the most common post-operative issues. You can see us at our office if you want to know any specific surgical procedure which is not addressed in the given list.
- Post-Operative instructions for Hemorrhoidectomy
- Post-Operative instructions for Laparoscopic and Open Appendectomy
- Post-Operative instructions for Laparoscopic and Open Colon resection
- Post-Operative Instructions for Mastectomy (partial or complete) and Axillary dissection
- Post-Operative instructions for Mole or Mass removal
- Post-Operative Instructions Gastric Band Placement
Is your pain worse? Don’t ignore it.
In case if your pain worsens and you have recorded a fever over 102F, redness, frequent vomiting, bleeding, etc. then contact us immediately.
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Personalized Surgical Treatment from a Board-Certified Surgeon in Greater Houston.
Delivering safe, minimally invasive surgical solutions for hernia, gallbladder, and other general surgical conditions to help patients recover faster.
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Testimonials
Compassionate Care. Proven Surgical Results.
Exceptional surgical results begin with listening closely, understanding each patient’s concerns, and delivering care that treats every individual with the respect, compassion, and attention of family.
Jide Eboh
Houston
Surgical associates of Southern Texas is a great practice with amazing medical assistants, staff, and a great surgeon. Dr.Murtaza did a routine and successful Hernia repair with no complications. The staff was very kind and accompanying of my schedule as I am constantly out of town. I would recommend him to anyone searching for a general surgeon.
Maryna Solodka
Katy
Dr Shakir literally turned my life to the better! The level of professionalism and care he treated me with was the top, which is hard to meet nowadays in the digital world we live in. Dr. Shakir patiently answered all my questions before the surgery to ensure I knew what is and will be happening and so I could feel in peace. If you ever need to go through such life changing event like internal organ surgery I recommend you reach out to Dr Shakir so he can go through those changes with you!
Lydia Dennis
Sugar Land
My gastroenterologist referred me to Dr Shakir as an option for my gallbladder removal, and I’m so glad he did. From the initial consultation to today’s post-op appointment with Dr Shakir and his staff, everything went very smoothly. He did the robotic laparoscopic removal and the incisions look amazing. Dr Shakir is knowledgeable, efficient, and professional. I hope I don’t need a general surgeon in the future, but if I do, I’d 100% book another surgery with him.
Whether performing hernia repair or gallbladder surgery, Dr. Shakir is known for his precision, patient-focused professionalism, and dedication to outcomes that help patients feel confident and at ease.
He takes the time to clearly explain each step of the process, ensuring patients understand their options and feel fully prepared before surgery.
From consultation through recovery, his approach emphasizes safety, transparency, and compassionate care tailored to each individual’s needs.
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