You will need to stay in the hospital overnight for monitoring. Depending on the severity of your stroke and your symptoms, you may require physical therapy to help you recover.

Some functions that are lost after a stroke may come back with physical therapy and rehabilitation. 

After a stroke, it is also important to follow your clinician’s recommendations to reduce the risk of future strokes. About 1 in 4 people who have a stroke will have another stroke within 5 years. Your clinician will likely prescribe medications and recommend lifestyle changes to help prevent future strokes.

• Leave the dressing on for 24 hours, then you may remove and shower. 

• Do not put any creams or medicines on the wound. 

• Replace the bandage until the wound is closed, usually 24-48 hours. 

• Do not soak the wound (bath or pool) until the wound is completely healed (around 72 hours).

• You may drive yourself in 24 hours. 

• No exercise or exertion until the wound is completely healed (around 72 hours).

Symptoms you may notice: 

• Grogginess from the medicines used to keep you comfortable. 

• Headache and nausea for up to 12-24 hours.

• Soreness, swelling and bruising around the treatment site.

• Tiredness, nausea or decreased appetite.