DAY
OF SURGERY
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What To Expect At The Time Of Surgery
Patients come in about an hour prior to the surgery for interviews, to change out of
street clothes, and take their preoperative medications. They will talk with Dr. Scott or
his associates again and review any questions that they may have. They will also have an
ultrasound done to map out the veins to be treated.
We then proceed to the operating room, a light anesthetic is given, the procedure is done
(usually 1-2 hours), and the patient then recovers until they feel ready to go home. They
then get up out of bed with assistance and may go home, but of course, someone will have
to be there to drive for the patient, as we cannot allow anyone to drive themselves after
the procedure.
Patients are given a prescription for narcotic pain medication (Vicodin) for pain relief
following the procedure and to help remain comfortable during the procedure. There is no
obligation to fill the prescription and many patients find that they don’t need it
afterward. Tylenol may be used instead, starting the day of surgery, and Ibuprofen may be
started the following day. It is most common to use Vicodin for a couple of days, then
convert to Ibuprofen for as long as needed. Never take Vicodin or ibuprofen on an empty
stomach. They can cause nausea. If more than a couple of days of Vicodin are taken, it can
also cause constipation, so be careful with it. Do not drive while using any narcotic
medications. Beyond these warnings, Vicodin is a highly effective medication for
controlling pain. Should it not work for a particular individual, then contact our office
and we will arrange for an alternate.
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