How to Use post-op in a Sentence

post-op

adjective
  • Twenty-one hours in a plane was hard on the post-op hip.
    Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 10 Sep. 2022
  • Best Friends, the 44-year-old meets with her bariatric surgeon Dr. Charles Procter for her nine month post-op check in.
    Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Good post-op care will help ensure the best healing outcomes.
    Zahra Spencer, Allure, 19 July 2023
  • It is not yet authorized to treat or monitor post-op pain.
    Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2023
  • When the nurse began going over the post-op rules, Sarper was met with another surprise.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
  • The concept could be applied to a variety of settings, from post-op to psychiatric care.
    Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 26 Apr. 2023
  • Mortensen finished the vulnerable clip by showing off his post-op hairline in the car, a bandage wrapped around the transplant site.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Sometimes, the surgical collar prescribed for a post-op pet can seem worse than the actual wound.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Robinson missed three-and-a-half months after undergoing surgery and is still adjusting to life post-op now in the playoffs.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 May 2024
  • Khan said doctors in Gaza are seeing a 50% infection rate in patients from the inability to keep wounds clean, lack of post-op care, or both.
    Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 7 May 2024
  • Hailey also shared the clip of her enjoying her post-op snack and then laughing with Justin on her Instagram Stories.
    Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023
  • After a successful knee surgery, Jermaine's vitals plummet post-op from a blood clot.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2023
  • My surgeon was able to remove two of the three during my biopsy, and that post-op pathology came back positive for cancer.
    Eldiara Doucette, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The staffer discharging me said my post-op regimen included a daily injection for a month.
    Brenda Cronin, WSJ, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Both of those surgeries are irreversible, so taking into account the effects that may occur post-op is important.
    Mikayla Morell, Health, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Physicians usually opt for implantable shunts, which require fewer post-op visits.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
  • Your healthcare team will most likely recommend a follow-up visit at six to eight weeks post-op, followed by several more appointments over the following months.
    Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Doctors can now speak to patients via hologram instead of driving between the hospital and clinic for pre-op, post-op or follow up appointments, according to WFAA.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 26 June 2024
  • Once again, rehab is important post-op in obtaining an optimal result.
    Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Throughout the video, Griffin is seen during her post-op examination as the doctor uses a camera to probe her vocal cords after her June 12 operation.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
  • Hair transplant clinics in Turkey provide substantial post-op support and detailed aftercare instructions, which are crucial for the success of a hair transplant.
    Chris Gallagher, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
  • More big stories Kate Middleton has been spotted after rampant speculation about her post-op whereabouts.
    Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024
  • Surgical afters taken prior to several months post-op can’t be interpreted as true results, due to residual swelling and tissue changes that are still occurring.
    Jolene Edgar, Allure, 1 Dec. 2023
  • By keeping more of the skin connected to the deeper tissues, Dr. Nayak says, surgeons can stave off many of the issues associated with larger skin flaps, including bleeding and assorted post-op problems like bruising, swelling, and delayed healing.
    Jolene Edgar, Allure, 1 May 2024
  • Adhering to your post-op rehabilitation plan and having patience are essential parts of a successful healing process.
    Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Laparoscopy is often considered superior because there is less recovery time and post-op discomfort.
    Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The likelihood of dying or suffering major post-op complications in that window was significantly lower in hospitals with women composing more than 35% of the surgeons and anesthetists on staff.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 15 May 2024
  • Regardless of the patient's reason for going through with the procedure, as plastic surgeons and mental health professionals will tell you, this post-op exhilaration that creators are celebrating on TikTok is extremely common.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Courtesy of Scott Percy In addition to typical powerlifting training, Percy offers services specifically tailored to transmasculine people, such as pre- and post-op chest training for clients who are undergoing top surgery.
    Ro White, Men's Health, 6 June 2023
  • Dujardin contrasts Pierre’s post-op struggle on lightweight baton-crutches — walking a bit tentatively but determined — with his earlier, physically assured demeanor.
    Armond White, National Review, 1 Nov. 2024

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