Thank you for choosing to have your operation done by ATX Robotic Surgery. It is our pleasure to take care of you and provide the highest level of personalized surgical care in Austin. This document is to help answer questions and provide support as you go through the surgery process.
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Scheduling
We will schedule the operation for the date and time discussed
The Hospital will call you to confirm date and time
You can always Text or call our office (surgery-scheduler@atxroboticsurgery.com) for any updates regarding scheduling
Night before Surgery
Do not eat or drink after midnight
It is ok to take medications with a sip of water after midnight or in the morning of surgery, unless it is a specific medication that your surgeon tells you not to take
Day of Surgery
The pre-operative nurses at the hospital will provide excellent pre-op care and prepare you for the operation
Your ATX Robotic Surgeon will come talk to you prior to proceeding to the OR suite
Postoperative
You will be monitored in the post-operative area prior to discharge
You will be provided with discharge instructions
Most common Discharge instructions:
Walk, Walk , Walk!
Walking and staying out of bed has shown to improve results from surgery
Expect some mild discomfort at incision sites
It is normal to have some mild drainage or bloody drainage from the incisions
No lifting more than 15 lbs for approximately 7 days. Any specifics regarding this will be discussed by your surgeon
For Hernia surgery: this will be extended to 4-6 weeks
No running/jumping/exercising or strenuous activity for approximately 7 days. Any specifics regarding this will be discussed by your surgeon
You will be given a prescription for pain medications or our staff will call these into your pharmacy
Post-op Appointment
Typically done 10-14 days after surgery
Our staff will call to confirm your date and time
Where to Find Us
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