After Aortic Surgery: Your recovery and follow-up care - 03/2025

This handout explains recovery and follow-up care after having aortic surgery at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) - Montlake campus.It explains when to call the doctor, the usual follow-up care schedule, dietary changes, and how to manage pain. It also includes a "Daily Log" for noting vital signs, an "Exercise Log" for keeping track of activities, and a "Pain Log" for recording pain levels.