What’s the recovery like for a strictureplasty?
To recover from strictureplasty, you need to pay good attention to your health before and after the surgery. Recovery also depends on how well the surgery went.
Your healthcare provider will advise you to stay in the hospital for at least a week after the procedure for proper observations. Your doctor will prescribe drugs to help suppress any pain and side effects of the general anesthetic. Take instructions from your surgeon that will help you maintain your healing process when you get home. In some cases, your doctor may ask you to avoid any house chores or driving. You may also be asked to stay away from heavy meals and stick to a light diet of low-fiber meals. Your doctor will prescribe supplements and drugs that can help improve the function of your digestive system. Your recovery process may last for a month. Over time, you will begin to feel stronger and your symptoms will go away.