A nurse from Gateway Surgery Center will call you at home
the next weekday following your surgery to make sure that
you are recovering as expected. It is very important that
you take good care of yourself on the day following
surgery by getting plenty of rest.
For safe treatment of the patient, the following
post-operative instructions must be followed very
carefully.
It is normal to feel drowsy after anesthesia or
intravenous sedation, 24 to 36 hours are required for the
full effects of the drugs to wear off. During this period,
it is essential that you follow these instructions:
On leaving the Center, you MUST be accompanied
by a responsible adult, who may either drive you home or
accompany you home in a taxi. Do not use public
transportation.
On arrival home, it is common to feel sleepy. Rest
quietly at home for the balance of the day.
Drink lots of non-citric juice or non-diet soft drinks
for the first 4-6 hours. Light meals are recommended
following your operation (i.e., soup, jello). Avoid milk
for at least 24 hours.
Avoid alcohol in any form for 48 hours.
Avoid any drugs apart from your prescribed painkillers,
which may affect your nervous system, for 24 hours.
DO NOT operate motor vehicles, boats, power
tools or machinery for 24 hours.
Do not sign or enter into any legal contract for
24 hours.
We strongly suggest that a responsible adult be with
you for the rest of the day and night.
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