What happens after my procedure?
You can go home after a short period of monitoring if you do not have another reason to stay in the hospital. Your clinician will determine when it is safe for you to go home.
Leave the dressing on for 24 hours, then you may remove it and shower.
Do not put any creams or medicines on the wound.
Replace bandage until the wound is closed, usually 24-48 hours.
You may drive yourself in 24 hours
Do not soak the wound (bath or pool) until it is healed (around 72 hours).
No exercise or exertion until the wound is healed (around 72 hours)
Symptoms you may notice:
You may feel groggy from the medicines used to keep you comfortable. Headache and nausea may occur but usually do not last longer than 12-24 hours.
You may have soreness and bruising around the wound.
When to call your clinician or 911?
Fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher
Chest pain
Sudden coughing up blood or fainting
Sudden trouble breathing
Severe belly pain
New pain, swelling, bleeding that won’t stop with pressure, or skin changes in your neck or leg