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Bangalore · Post-operative home care
Recovery, brought home. On the day of discharge.
Home care matched to your surgery, wound oversight, mobilisation discipline, pain management support, and the steady daily rhythm patients need to heal well.
Reviewed by Sister Mary George, B.Sc Nursing, Care DirectorLast updated May 2026
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In one paragraph
Post-surgery home care should start on the day of discharge. For most surgeries, a trained caretaker plus 4–6 nurse visits in week one is enough. Cardiac, neuro, and complex cases need a live-in nurse for the first two weeks. Care steps down as recovery progresses.
What we cover
Care needs & conditions covered.
Conditions covered
- Knee replacement
- Hip replacement
- Spine surgery
- Cardiac surgery
- Fracture recovery
- General surgery
Care needs we support
- Mobility support and fall prevention
- Medicine reminders on schedule
- Wound observation (medical dressing by nurses we arrange)
- Bathing and hygiene support
- Doctor follow-up coordination
- Recovery routine and rest management
The recovery curve
Care that matches how recovery actually goes.
Post-op recovery isn’t flat. We change the placement plan as the curve does.
Week 1 — 2
Mobilisation expands. Diet broadens. Constipation watch (a real post-op problem most caregivers miss). First post-op review with the surgeon. Wound dressing changes if needed.
Week 3 — 6
Activity gradually returns. Physiotherapy if prescribed. Watch for late infection, deep vein thrombosis warning signs, and slow-healing wounds (especially in diabetic patients).
Week 6+
Most patients return to baseline. Care steps down to part-time or weekly check-ins. Continued monitoring for slow-recovery cases (orthopaedic, cardiac, abdominal).
By surgery type
What kind of care for which surgery.
A representative match. We refine to your specific case during consultation.
| Surgery | Recommended care arrangement |
|---|---|
| Knee / hip replacement | Trained attendant + physiotherapy support |
| Cardiac bypass / valve | Nurse + caretaker, doctor-aligned |
| Abdominal / GI surgery | Caretaker + visiting nurse |
| Spinal surgery | Trained attendant, careful handling |
| Orthopaedic fracture fixation | Caretaker, physiotherapy follow-through |
| Neurosurgery | Specialist trained attendant + nurse |
| Bariatric / weight-loss | Caretaker, dietary continuity |
| Day-care / minor surgery | Visit nurse + family |
When to call the doctor
Eight signs that need attention, today.
Post-op complications often catch families off guard. Caregivers we place are taught to escalate without waiting.
- Fever above the threshold your surgeon flagged at discharge
- New or worsening wound pain or redness
- Pus or unusual discharge from the wound
- Sudden swelling or pain in the calf
- Sudden chest pain or shortness of breath
- Vomiting that will not stop
- No urine output for several hours
- New confusion or extreme drowsiness
Is this the right setting
Home recovery fits most surgeries, not every discharge.
Whether a patient is ready to recover at home is a decision the surgical team makes, not a general rule. The pattern below is a guide to the conversation, not a substitute for it.
Home recovery usually fits when
- The surgeon has cleared the patient for discharge and confirmed there are no complications requiring continued hospital monitoring
- Pain is manageable on the prescribed medication and the wound is closed without active drainage concerns
- The family has a suitable room, ideally on the ground floor or near a working lift for mobility-limited patients
- Someone at home can be trained on the discharge instructions and is available during the first critical days
Extended hospital care remains the safer choice when
- The surgical team wants to observe drains, vitals or wound healing further before discharge
- There is a higher risk of complications, such as with certain cardiac, neuro or major abdominal surgeries, and the surgeon has recommended a longer inpatient stay
- Pain is not yet controlled, or there are early signs of infection that need same-day clinical review
- The home cannot be made safe for a mobility-limited patient in the time available before discharge
Who does what
Caretaker, nurse and surgeon, each with a fixed role.
Recovery goes smoother when everyone knows their part before discharge day, not after.
Caretaker
Supports mobility and fall prevention, reminds the patient about medicine timing, helps with bathing and hygiene, and keeps a daily recovery routine. Observes the wound for changes but does not change dressings.
Visiting nurse
Attends for wound dressing changes, monitors vitals where the surgical team has asked for it, and reports anything unusual to the treating doctor the same day.
Surgeon / treating doctor
Sets the post-op instructions, decides when dressing changes, medication or activity levels change, and remains the only authority on managing any complication that comes up during recovery.
How starting works
From first call to a caregiver at your door.
- 1
Free consultation
Share the surgery type and expected discharge date. We use this to work out whether the case needs a caretaker, a nurse, or both, at no charge for the conversation.
- 2
Care plan matched to the surgery
The staffing plan is scoped to the specific surgery and the surgeon’s post-op instructions, not a generic template.
- 3
Caregiver introduction
You meet the caretaker or nurse before discharge wherever possible, and they are briefed on the surgical plan so day one at home is not the first time they hear about the case.
- 4
Replacement if the fit is wrong
If the caregiver is not the right fit, tell us and we arrange a replacement. A precise cost is confirmed only after the consultation.
Related reading: hospital discharge care, home healthcare services and the home nursing cost guide cover related parts of a surgery recovery plan.
Frequently asked
Post-surgery care, answered.
On your gate before the discharge papers.
Not after.
Tell us your discharge plan. We respond within the hour and try to place a caregiver before you bring your loved one home.