What to expect during your hospital stay

DAY OF SURGERY:

• Admit to ambulatory services.
• Meet anesthesiologist prior to surgery. Dr. Kissel will contact your family via cell phone or main lobby when the surgery is complete.
• Post anesthesia recovery room 1-2 hours (no visitors).
• Family visitation once patient has been moved to hospital room.

DAY 2 (Postoperative):

• Antibiotics for a total of 24 hours
• Pain medications may be either injections or pills.
• Begin ambulation with assistance of nursing staff. Most likely on the day of surgery.
• Diet: most people resume normal diet within a few hours.
• C-spine X-ray and physical therapist for home instructions.
• Discharge home after most surgeries.

Please contact the office with any questions: (805) 544-4455.

SURGERY DAY:

• Admit to Ambulatory Services.
• Meet the Anesthesiologist prior to surgery.
• Dr. Kissel will contact your family via cell or main lobby when your surgery is complete.
• Post anesthesia recovery room 1-2 hours (no visitors).
• Family visitation once patient has been moved to hospital room.

DAY 2 (POSTOPERATIVE):

• Antibiotics for a total of 24 hours.
• Pain medications may be either injections or pills.
• Begin ambulation with assistance of nursing staff. Most likely on the day of surgery.
• Diet: most people resume diet within a few hours.
• Physical therapist for home instructions.
• Discharge home after most surgeries.

Please contact the office with any questions: (805) 544-4455.