Printable patient document
Recovery Questions Worksheet
Printable postoperative recovery tracker and follow-up questions worksheet, authored and reviewed by Dr. Himanshu Yadav.
Dr. Himanshu Yadav
M.S., M.Ch. (Surgical Gastroenterology), SGPGIMS Lucknow
Director, Dr Himanshu's Clinic, Agra
Director, Dr Himanshu's Clinic, Agra
Recovery Questions Worksheet
Track important changes and organise questions for follow-up without delaying urgent assessment when a warning sign occurs.
Procedure and follow-up details
Name
Procedure
Procedure date
Discharge date
Follow-up date
Contact if concerned
Daily recovery tracker
| Date | Temperature | Pain 0–10 | Food/fluids | Bowel/urine | Wound/notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Questions for the follow-up review
- Is my pain pattern expected?
- Is the wound healing as expected?
- How long should each medicine continue?
- What food progression is right for me?
- When can I lift, exercise and drive?
- When can I return to work or travel?
- Are pathology/test results available?
- Is another test or appointment needed?
Current medicines and effects to discuss
| Medicine | Dose/timing | Benefit or concern |
|---|---|---|
My priority questions
Do not wait for follow-up: seek urgent in-person assessment for severe or rapidly worsening abdominal pain, heavy bleeding, repeated vomiting/inability to drink, chest pain, breathing difficulty, fainting, new calf swelling, high fever with worsening symptoms, or a wound that opens, drains pus or bleeds persistently.