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Expect to spend approximately 60-90 minutes in the Recovery Room and additional time in the Post Recovery area for care and instructions before going home. |
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YOU MUST HAVE A RESPONSIBLE ADULT DRIVE YOU HOME AND STAY WITH YOU ON THE DAY OF SURGERY. |
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Nurses and physicians will answer your questions and go over your post-surgical instructions. You will receive a written copy of these instructions. Please follow them carefully. |
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For 24 hours DO NOT:
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Drive any vehicle |
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Operate any machinery |
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Make any important decisions |
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Drink alcoholic beverages |
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Assume responsibility for care of others |
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Take sleeping pills or tranquilizers without doctor permission |
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DO NOT take part in any strenuous activity until advised by your surgeon. |
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Follow your post-operative instructions given by your surgeon. |
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One of our nurses will call you the day following your surgery to make sure that you are recovering comfortably. |