Post-Op Date Calculator

Calculate Post-Op Date (P)



Formula

The formula to calculate the Post-Op Date (P) is:

\[ P = S + R \]

Where:

What is a Post-Op Date?

A post-op date, or post-operative date, is the date on which a patient is expected to have recovered from surgery. This date is calculated based on the surgery date and the estimated recovery period. The post-op date is important for scheduling follow-up appointments, planning for return to work or normal activities, and monitoring the patient’s recovery progress.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula to calculate the Post-Op Date:

\[ P = 2023-08-01 + 30 \text{ days} = 2023-08-31 \]

The Post-Op Date is 2023-08-31.