Post Surgery Information
What happens after my surgery?
You will be moved to our fully-equipped post anesthesia care unit where you will remain under close observation by the anesthesiologist and our recovery nurses until you are ready to go home. Although the length of stay in the post anesthesia care unit varies according to the type of procedure and your doctor's instruction, most patients are discharged in 3 hours after surgery.
What precautions should I take after I'm home?
Your surgeon will provide post-operative instructions regarding diet, rest and medications. The Center will provide you with a written summary of these instructions.
Please follow these general instructions after your surgery:
Since it is normal to feel drowsy after receiving an anesthetic, we urge you to postpone the following activities for at least 24 to 48 hours.
If you have any unexpected problems, please call your surgeon. A nurse from the Center will attempt to contact you within a few days after your surgery to check your progress and answer any questions you may have.
The single most important thing you can do to keep from getting sick and to stop the spread of disease-causing germs is to wash your hands often. By frequently washing your hands, you wash away germs that you may have picked up from other people or from contaminated surfaces.
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