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Following Surgery

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.
YOU MUST HAVE A RESPONSIBLE ADULT DRIVE YOU HOME AND STAY WITH YOU ON THE DAY OF SURGERY.
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.
For 24 hours DO NOT:
- Drive any vehicle
- Operate any machinery
- Make any important decisions
- Drink alcoholic beverages
- Assume responsibility for care of others
- Take sleeping pills or tranquilizers without doctor permission
DO NOT take part in any strenuous activity until advised by your surgeon.
Follow your post-operative instructions given by your surgeon.
One of our nurses will call you the day following your surgery to make sure that you are recovering comfortably.

 

 

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