You will rest in our recovery room under
the care of specially-trained nurses. Your anesthesiologist
will monitor your condition.
Our staff will answer your questions
and give you post-operative instructions as ordered by your
physician. You will receive a written copy of these instructions.
You may be dizzy or sleepy after your
surgery, even after spending time in the recovery room.
Do not attempt to drive or even take a taxi home alone.
Please have a responsible adult with you to drive you home.
RETURNING HOME
Even though you may feel fine, have
someone plan to stay at home with you throughout the night.
Do not make any important decisions, consume alcoholic beverages,
take medications not prescribed by your surgeon, drive or
operate machinery during the 24-hour period following your
surgery.
Remember that the recovery process continues
when you return home. You may experience minor after-effects
such as drowsiness, muscle aches, a sore throat and occasional
dizziness or headaches. Nausea may also be present but vomiting
is less common. You will begin to feel better within hours,
but it may take several days before after-effects are gone
completely.
Plan to take it easy for a few days,
as the majority of patients do not feel up to their typical
activities right away, usually due to general tiredness
or surgical discomfort.
Call your surgeon if you have questions
about what you can and cannot do, when you can return to
work and your regular activities.
