Raymond Wayne Whitted MD, MPH
…dedicated to healthy lifestyles and safe, state-of-the-art, innovative surgery for women of all ages
...because quality is an experience!
EDUCATORS
Community Programs
CME Programs
Surgical Preceptor
R. Wayne Whitted MD, MPH
Diplomate, ABOG
Certified in Advanced Laparoscopy
Certified in Advanced Hysteroscopy
Certified Menopause Clinician
Certified Bone Densitometrist
Certified Researcher
Certified Wartime Surgery
COMPREHENSIVE
GYNECOLOGY &
MINIMALLY
INVASIVE SURGERY
Abnormal Pap Smears
Advanced Colposcopy
Abnormal Periods
Bladder Prolapse
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Endometriosis
Ectopic Pregnancy
Family Planning
Fibroids
Genital Warts
Immunizations
Loss Of Urine
Menopause
● Risk Assessment
● Support Series
Ovarian Cysts
Rectocele
Surgical Gynecology
Hysteroscopy
Laparoscopy
Vaginal Surgery
Surgical Support Series
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Vaginal Infections
Vulvodynia/Vestibulitis
Well-Woman
COMPREHENSIVE
RESEARCH
Laparoscopy
Hysteroscopy
Menopause
Women’s Health
8740 N. Kendall Drive, Suite 101, Miami, Florida 33176
Phone 305 596 3744 ● fax 305 596 3676● www.drwhitted.net
MEMBERSHIPS
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Gynecologic Laparoscopy
Bone Densitometry
Colposcopy and abnormal paps
Physician Executives
Honor Medical Society
Best Doctors
AESTHETIC GYNECOLOGY
Botox
Vaginal Rejuvenation
Permanent Hair Removal
OFFICE PROCEDURES
Hysteroscopy
LEEP cone biopsy
Cryosurgery
Dilation and Curettage
Ultrasound
Urodynamics/Bladder Studies
Heel Density Scan
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LAPAROSCOPY
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
Depending on your operation you may be discharged from the hospital several hours after your surgery is
over, or in 1 or 2 days. To be discharged you must meet the following criteria:
1. Have adequate control of your pain with oral pain medicine
2. Tolerate any type of diet (liquids, soft, etc.)
3. Able to urinate on your own (in most instances)
4. Vital signs are stable (Blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration)
5. Feel as if you are capable of going home.
***YOU WILL NOT BE DISCHARGED UNLESS YOU MEET THESE CRITERIA
Things to expect:
1. You might bleed or spot for several days. Use only sanitary napkins, no tampons.
2. You might have pains in your shoulders, chest, and abdomen. This is caused from the gas used during
the procedure and is nothing to worry about. Lying flat might decrease the discomfort. Your
pain control pre scription should be used for these pains.
3. For seven days: rest, walk, drink plenty of fluids, take only showers, and don’t drive. Further activities
will be discussed at your 1 week postoperative visit.
4. For constipation: Drink 8-10 glasses of water, Surfak 2x daily, Milk of Magnesia 2 caplets or 30cc
every-other-day. You may take prunes each day and fiber (Citrucel)
5. You will have small band-aid-type dressings over your little incisions on your abdomen or a membrane
glue called Dermabond. If Dermabond is used do not rub oil-based lotions over incision until 10
days have passed. The belly button incision should be cleaned with hydrogen peroxide by letting
some drip into the belly button and then showering. It is not necessary to clean it with your finger,
a face cloth, or a Q-Tip. Don’t worry if water or soap run over the incision. The incision can be
dried by using a hair dryer at low speed (cool setting) or by holding a reading lamp with a 40 watt
bulb at a distance of about a foot for 5-10 minutes. Leave the belly button incision open to air/sun.
6. There are over-the-counter anti-scarring patches/creams available at most pharmacies. Just ask the
pharmacists if you would like to use them.
7. Wear loose clothing for 2 weeks as tight clothing will irritate the belly button and may cause infection.
8. Begin increasing your activity gradually at the instructions of your doctor and/or after seven days of
initial healing.
9. We generally recommend a bland diet for 7 days. Thereafter there are no restrictions.
10. Take your temperature at least twice a day for 4-5 days. If it should rise to 100.5 degrees or higher,
please contact us at 305-596-3744. Someone will return your call and answer any questions.
11. Please keep your postoperative appointment. During that appointment we will review you surgery,
determine long-term plans and options, often look at pictures of your particular problem, review
the pathology report, and examine the operative site for healing evaluation.
For those who have had bladder repair surgery/incontinence surgery:
1. You may be discharged with a catheter attached to a leg bag.
2. You will be instructed on the care of this.
3. You will be brought into the office at a pre-determined time to have the catheter removed.
4. Once the catheter is removed, you must be able to urinate adequately or else the catheter may need to be
replaced.
5. On the average, after bladder repair surgery, it may take 1-2 weeks for the bladder to begin functioning
properly (due to swelling and edema)