After Surgery

• You will be taken to the Post Anesthesia Care unit (Recovery) where you will receive special care while awakening from anesthesia. The doctor will notify your family member or friend when you’re in the recovery area and discuss your surgery/procedure with them.
• When you have awakened and your condition is stable, you will be discharged home.
• In the unlikely event that surgical or anesthetic procedures are unexpectedly prolonged or complicated, your doctor may arrange for hospital admission.
• Expect to be drowsy the remainder of the day.
• Discharge instructions will be provided to you and your designated responsible party and any questions answered.
• After discharge, you may be taken to the exit in a wheelchair.
• The next working day after surgery, a nurse may telephone you to check on your progress.
• You will not be able to drive or return to work on the day of surgery.

If you still have questions or concerns, call:  Pre Admission Testing (513) 735-1950. Office hours Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. If you leave a recorded message, please include phone number and time that is best to contact you.

* Please note these are generalized instructions for all surgical cases. You will be provided with more specific instructions according to your surgery at the time of discharge.