How to Use post-op in a Sentence
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Twenty-one hours in a plane was hard on the post-op hip.
—Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 10 Sep. 2022
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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
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Good post-op care will help ensure the best healing outcomes.
—Zahra Spencer, Allure, 19 July 2023
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It is not yet authorized to treat or monitor post-op pain.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2023
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When the nurse began going over the post-op rules, Sarper was met with another surprise.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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The concept could be applied to a variety of settings, from post-op to psychiatric care.
—Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 26 Apr. 2023
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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
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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
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There were post-op complications and more than a dozen hospital stays.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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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
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Surgeons reduced the ribs from the front of the body (versus the lower back, as is customary) and conducted pulmonary tests on patients pre- and post-op.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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After a successful knee surgery, Jermaine's vitals plummet post-op from a blood clot.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2023
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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
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Protein shakes are highly relied upon during the first few months post-op to support recovery and meet protein needs.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 20 May 2025
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James comes out of surgery fine, is able to set the record straight about him and Kylie… but then experiences post-op complications and dies — allowing Nyla to skirt murder charges and mourn a good man.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 1 Mar. 2025
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The staffer discharging me said my post-op regimen included a daily injection for a month.
—Brenda Cronin, WSJ, 27 Nov. 2023
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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
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Even with excellent health insurance, the out-of-pocket costs were substantial for surgery and post-op physical therapy.
—David Rae, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Physicians usually opt for implantable shunts, which require fewer post-op visits.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
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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
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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
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Speaking of C-sections: There’s some compelling research to suggest that postpartum wraps can be especially helpful post-op.
—Kathleen Felton, SELF, 6 May 2025
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The growing desire for a bigger backside has sparked ongoing debates about the safety and proper post-op care associated with the procedure.
—Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
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Singleton on Thursday hit exactly seven months post-op.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 18 May 2025
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Once again, rehab is important post-op in obtaining an optimal result.
—Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2024
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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
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This dramatically cuts down on the potential for post-op complications and trauma.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2025
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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
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