Surgery service | veterans affairs

Surgery service | veterans affairs


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Due to the sedation medication you received, you may experience lightheadedness, dizziness or sleepiness following your procedure for up to 24 hours. During this timeframe: * Do not stay


alone. Be sure to have another family member or responsible adult stay with you. * Do not operate machinery or perform heavy lifting. * Do not drive any motorized vehicle. * Do not drink any


alcoholic beverages. * Do not make important personal or business decisions, or sign any legal documents. Following your surgery, it is important that you rest and follow the instructions


provided on your discharge paperwork.