After your Procedure

• Rest on the day of your procedure.
• If you received sedation or general anesthesia, your reflexes and mental ability may be impaired even though you may feel normal.
• You may feel dizzy, lightheaded or sleepy for 24 hours or longer.
• Do not consume alcohol, drive, operate machinery, or make important personal or business decisions for 24 hours.
• If receiving general anesthesia, it is normal to feel generalized aching and sore muscles for 24 hours.
• A sore throat may occur.
• Drink plenty of fluids and progress to solids as tolerated.
• Call your doctor if you experience any of the following:
  • Temperatures over 101°F
  • Signs of infection
  • Continued nausea/vomiting
  • Excessive pain
  • Swelling or bleeding
  • Excessive drainage
• A surgery center nurse will call you the following day regarding your recent stay.
• In case of emergency, call 911 immediately.

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