We
understand that you may be just as concerned or anxious about your
recovery period as you were prior to surgery. Below are some of the
things you may experience after your surgery.
What you can EXPECT from us...
Our nurses in our fully equipped recovery room will monitor you. After
your surgery is completed, you will be moved to the recovery room where
our nurses will monitor your progress. During this time the anesthesia
provider and your surgeon will also check on you.
Your surgeon will speak to your family/friends waiting on you and inform them of your status and the outcome of the procedure.
Your family may join you in the recovery room. After
your initial stage of recovery, our staff will escort your family into
the recovery room. You will still be sleepy, but you may want the
comfort of a familiar face.
You will be given post-operative instructions. Your
recovery nurse will provide you and your family member post-operative
instructions regarding diet, rest and medications since you may still
be sleepy when it is time for you to go home. In the event of any
difficulty, call your surgeon or his/her answering service.
What we need you to DO...
Follow your discharge instructions as exactly as they were given to you. They are designed to facilitate your recovery process.
Do NOT drink alcoholic beverages for 24 hours. It
is normal to feel drowsy after anesthesia. We recommend that you avoid
driving, operating equipment or signing important documents for 24
hours after your surgery.
A nurse will call you the day after your surgery to see how you are doing. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.
Call your physician immediately if you experience any problems!
