Accompanying family members Please limit the number of people with you. DO NOT bring children. If you must drive some distance, bring some pillows. If you are having surgery on your arm or leg, you will need to keep it elevated to reduce swelling and pain. Notify your surgeon if you might be pregnant.
Most patients are ready to leave within one to three hours.
It is perfectly normal to feel discomfort in the area of your surgery. You may also experience some drowsiness or dizziness, depending on the kind of anesthesia you received. In the final recovery area, your companion may rejoin you. Comments You will be asked to complete a questionnaire at home on the care you received. Your comments will help us continue to improve our services and provide the finest elective surgery in this area .