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It is not uncommon for patients to have constipation after surgery. There are obvious reasons for it, including changes in diet, inactivity and stress but the most common one comes as a side effect from postoperative pain medications, especially opioids. For starters, normal bowel movements are different for everyone. For some, several bowel movements a day […]

There are four common types of anesthesia used in outpatient surgery: Local anesthesia Regional anesthesia IV sedation or Twilight anesthesia General anesthesia What Is Local Anesthesia? Doctors use local anesthetics to block pain in a part of the body that they are operating on. It is commonly used for removal of small skin growths or […]

It’s common to experience a sore throat, dry mouth, bad breath and even hoarse voice after surgery, especially if you were intubated for general anesthesia. Anti-nausea drugs that are sometimes given to help prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting are also associated with dry mouth and a sore throat. Most of these symptoms go away within […]

Anesthesia will put you to sleep and prevent pain during your surgery, but can also make you feel nauseous afterwards. Some people don’t get sick after surgery, about half of all patients. But if you have following risk factors, you may be more likely to experience postoperative nausea: Previous experience of postoperative nausea and vomiting […]

Hydrate: Drink fluids, especially water, before and after surgery. Eat more protein for faster healing: especially fish, beans, legumes, nuts. Eat vegetables and fruit: Fiber will help you avoid constipation and you will also get much needed nutrients that reduce inflammation and help skin and tissue heal. Be active: If you are not active, increase […]

Our surgery center strictly follows and even goes beyond Department of Health issued guidance for ambulatory surgery centers to protect our patients and our staff, including: Comply with state and CDC guidelines to protect against further spread of COVID-19. Require preoperative COVID-19 RT-PCR test and ensure COVID-19 negative status before a scheduled procedure. Institute screening […]

Your surgeon will look for signs that show you’re ready to go. He/She will want to know that you: Have normal breathing and blood pressure Have nausea under control Are able to stand and walk Can control your pain with pills instead of an IV Respond as well as you did before the surgery Are […]

One of the benefits of an outpatient surgery is that you can go home soon after the surgery. And when postoperative instructions are properly followed, recovery is usually fast and successful. No matter what type of surgery you have, good support system can make a big difference, especially in the first 24-48 hours post surgery. […]

Make-up and nail polish reduce our ability to monitor you during surgery. While in surgery, you will have a probe placed on the end of your finger to read the oxygen level in your blood. This probe cannot read through artificial nails or nail polish. If your oxygen levels drop, your fingernails would turn blue, […]

ASCs typically provide elective surgery and procedures for patients with less complex surgical needs targeting younger and more active patients. ASCs enable providers to deliver the right care where it is most convenient to the patient. Many healthy adults, who have spent years running or doing high-impact exercise programs, are finding themselves with joint injuries. […]