WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN I GET HOME?

The majority of patients do not feel up to their typical activities the next day, usually due to general tiredness or surgical discomfort. Plan to take it easy for a few days until you feel back to normal. Know that a period of recovery time at home is common and is expected. 

It is very important that you closely follow the postoperative instructions that you will be given at the surgical center. These were developed to make your recovery more comfortable. If you have any questions regarding pain or your medications, please call your doctor. 

Your recovery will essentially take place at your home. This is the best place because you are familiar with your home, you are more comfortable there and everything you need is more accessible to you.

DOES ANYTHING HAPPEN THE DAY AFTER SURGERY?

Depending on the type of surgery that you had, your doctor may schedule you for office visits after your surgery to see how you are doing. Follow the instructions given to you by your doctor.

On the next business day following your surgery, a nurse from our recovery room will telephone to see how you are feeling and to answer any of your questions. If she feels that any questions should be discussed with the doctor, she will refer you to him.