What
to expect with the operation:
You will generally be admitted to the hospital on the day
of your surgery. Stopping your aspirin therapy before the
operation is not necessary. A choice of anesthesia – either
general or a cervical (neck) block – is provided. Following
the operation, most patients spend the night in the ICU as
a precaution, so that blood pressure and pulse may be observed.
The operation is generally not associated with severe pain.
Generally, Tylenol is sufficient once a patient has returned
home.
Important Post-operative Cautions:
Blood pressure must be self-monitored at home, and a home
blood pressure cuff is advised. If any severe elevation
is observed, contact your doctor immediately. |
• Avoid driving
for at least one week after surgery.
• Exercise your neck with range of motion
exercises
to prevent stiffness.
• Wait 48 hours after surgery to shower,
and be
sure to keep wound clean and dry otherwise.
• Resume your medications, including aspirin,
following
surgery.
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