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Post Procedure Care
 

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After your procedure has been completed, your vital signs will be monitored until you are awake and fully recovered. You may continue to feel a little drowsy from the medication you received during your procedure.

Expect to pass a lot of gas. If you have the feeling that you need to move your bowels or expel gas, let it out. If you choose to hold it in, you may have unnecessary pain or other symptoms. If at any time you feel pressure to go to the bathroom, we will assist you in doing that before you go home.


 
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