Normal post operative bleeding lasts from several days to several weeks after surgery. After the first couple of days the bleeding turns into spotting, usually dark red but sometimes bright red. Then in most instances, the bleeding stops for good. Sometimes there may be a burst of bleeding at about 2-3 weeks if there was a collection of blood clot in the pelvis from right after the surgery. And occasionally at about 2 - 8 weeks after surgery, there may be some bright red vaginal spotting due to suture dissolving.
Everyone has heard the advice, Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day.. That's about 1.9 liters, which isn't that different from the Institute of Medicine recommendations. Although the 8 by 8 rule isn't supported by hard evidence, it remains popular because it's easy to remember.
Recommendations. Although the standard, easy-to-remember recommendation for water is to drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses per day â or 64 ounces, the exact amount of water you should drink actually depends on your weight and your activity level.A non-active person should drink a half ounce of water for every pound of body weight.If you are 160 pounds, this is equivalent to 80 ounces or ten 8-ounce glasses per day. An active person should drink two-thirds of an ounce for every pound of body weight.ecommendations. Although the standard, easy-to-remember recommendation for water is to drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses per day â or 64 ounces, the exact amount of water you should drink actually depends on your weight and your activity level.