After Surgery
After surgery you will be taken to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit ( PACU ), also called the recovery room . You will be closely monitored while you recover and wake up from anesthesia . Your length of stay will depend on the type of surgery you had and how you are feeling . This is often 1 to 2 hours , but may be longer . For patient safety , visitors are not generally allowed in the PACU .
AFTER SURGERY
After you have recovered from anesthesia and are stable , you may be moved to a different room until you are discharged from the hospital .
If you were told that you would spend time in the hospital after surgery , you will be taken to your hospital room from the PACU . Your room will not be assigned until you are in the PACU . When permitted , your family and friends will be able to visit with you and bring your personal items once you are settled in your room .
We hope this information has been helpful in preparing you for your surgery . Please review the health education on the following pages . If you have any questions , please call your surgeon ’ s office or the Pre-Admission Testing department at 380-898-4460 .
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