After Your Surgery
Once you are in stable condition, you will be discharged. It is normal to experience sleepiness and dizziness for 12 to 24 hours after surgery.
Post Care: You will receive verbal and written post-surgical care instructions (please follow these instructions). Your escort must be available to discuss and sign these instructions before you will be allowed to go home. If you experience anything unusual after your surgery, please call your surgeon or go to the nearest emergency room. A nurse from our center will call you the next day after your surgery to check on your recovery.
Transportation: DO NOT PLAN TO DRIVE yourself home or use public transportation after your procedure. A friend or relative or dedicated caregiver MUST stay with you for 24 hours.
Medical Record Request: To initiate a medical record request, please complete the attached medical record release and return it via fax (866-993-3329) or mail (2308 Wesvill Court Raleigh, NC 27607). Please be sure to complete all the required fields. We will process your request as quickly as possible, but please allow up to 30 days for your request to be fulfilled.