After
Surgery:
You
will be taken to the post anesthesia recovery area for approximately one to
two hours. If you are an
outpatient, you will go to the observation area for an hour or two prior to
leaving. If you are being admitted, you will be taken to
your hospital room after the time in the recovery area.
You will be given
instructions regarding activity, exercises, dressing care, etc. prior to being
discharged to go home.
You will also be given
prescriptions for medications to help control pain. Other medications may also
be prescribed to you depending on individual needs.
Diabetics may start
taking their sugar medications as usual, unless stomach upset limits ability
to eat.