Follow any specific home care instructions you receive after your surgery.
The Medical Staff will discharge you when they are assured you are in stable condition. HOWEVER, you could still feel sleepy, slightly dizzy, or nauseated. These are possible (and normal) side effects of anesthesia and can last for 12-24 hours.
WAIT AT LEAST 48 HOURS AFTER YOU ARRIVE AT HOME TO:
Drive
Operate any equipment
Sign any important papers
Make any important decisions
Drink any alcoholic beverages (Do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking medications)
Take any medicine not prescribed or acknowledged by your surgeon.
Following 12-24 hours:
ANY PROBLEMS THAT OCCUR AFTER YOU ARRIVE HOME should be directed to your doctor's office.
Tampa Eye & Specialty Surgery Center
4302 North Gomez Avenue Tampa, FL 33607
Telephone:
(813) 870-6330
Fax:
(813) 871-3956
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