After Your Procedure
You will remain in the recovery room for approximately 30 minutes. Nurses will monitor your blood pressure, pulse and breathing and give you something to drink. Your driver/family member will be paged back to be with you. The doctor will come out to talk with you both. Your driver is your advocate and will be given your discharge instructions. These instructions are specific to you. Please make sure you follow them. Many patients go home groggy. This is perfectly normal, and the best place to be is at home in your own bed.
For all patients, it is advisable to have someone stay with you for the first 24 hours. If a C-PAP OR Bi-PAP machine was used during your procedure, even if you do not routinely use it at home, you must wear it at home for the first 24 hours when sleeping to prevent any respiratory complications.
A nurse will call you within the next few days to make sure you are fully recovered and to answer any questions or concerns. Due to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, if you are unavailable, we cannot leave any messages on your answering machine or with other family members. If you have an urgent need, call 919-470-6172.
