Covid-19 Update❯ Online Consultation ❯
The following information was created simply to make your operative experience as safe and comfortable as possible. Firstly, you will find general information applicable to any surgery planned as well as PDF files specific to your particular surgery. For “best results” as they say, I encourage you to read, print and otherwise repeatedly review these instructions! Feel free to call on us at any time (day or night) should you have questions.
This section includes net chapters:
PLEASE refer often to the instructions we have given you. They have been very carefully written to encourage the fastest, most comfortable recovery.
Depending upon the surgery performed, you will either recover at home or at the Mills Hospital Recovery Care Inn (RCI). The RCI is a private, full service recovery facility with lovely, large suites. There is also a pull-out couch for the convenience of a family member or friend. Should you not go to the RCI, we ask that you arrange for a friend or family member be with you at all times for the first 24 to 48 hours, for your safety. Our office can also arrange for a private nurse to assist you at home postoperatively. Just inquire with Claudette.
DAY OF SURGERY: The day of surgery, Do rest in bed primarily, except to go to the restroom. Apply an extra pillow if you have had facial surgery. Always get up and walk with assistance for the first 24 hours, as you may become lightheaded or dizzy at first.
USE a 1-10 scale:
For pain between 1-3: MILD : Use Tylenol extra strength or Vicodin
For pain between 4-6: MODERATE: Use Darvocet I – ii every 4- 6 hours or Vicodin or Percocet I – ii by mouth every 4-6 hours
For pain between 7-9: SEVERE: Use Percocet i-ii by mouth every 4-6 hours or one Dilaudid suppository every 4 – 6 hours
For spasm-like pain, or uncontrolled pain, or Breakthrough pain (pain between doses of regularly scheduled pain medicine), or anxiety:
And / Or:
But please do not take any more Tylenol, vicodin or percocet because this can result in the ingestion of too much of the drug acetaminophen (Tylenol).
3. Also, we will offer you in-office relaxing massage therapy as part of your care post operatively. We have found these treatments to significantly aid in the treatment and resolution of postoperative discomfort.
Staying in bed: REST if you are tired or dizzy or in pain!
Eating little, light and lean: let your stomach adjust after surgery and anesthesia.
Taking only the pain medication you need: unfortunately narcotics are a big reason for nausea…
Laxative: One capful of Mirolax with a full glass of water once per day
Then if still constipated after 5 days postoperatively, try MINERAL OIL four (4) tablespoons twice per day until effective. Of course, if you have your favorite “formula” for constipation, don’t hesitate to use it; just clear it with Claudette.
Do not hesitate, day or night, to call our office about any concerns or questions. Dr. Rosenfield and his entire staff are always available to facilitate your recovery period.
Postoperative OFFICE VISIT:
If you wish to avoid entering the main waiting room, you may use our private entrance (office door #406) for your postoperative appointment. (just knock to be admitted). Just mention your wishes to Mindy at the time of your appointment.
Reasons to CALL the office:
Please call the office immediately – day or night –if you have note any unusual swelling, discoloration, discomfort, pain or fever following your surgery.
Due to the increased health risks, please inform us if you have diagnosis of ANY of the following:
Or are taking ANY of the following:
(with Phenfermine: fen-fen) or Redux (dexfenfluramine)
We may ask you to obtain medical guidance and clearance from your primary physician prior to any surgery.
Welcome to our office! We appreciate all our patients who choose to come from outside their zip code to have surgery with us. Our goal is to make your “stay” with us both convenient and safe. Our office is conveniently located one exit from the San Francisco Airport and a few minutes from the very quaint downtown area of Burlingame (http://www.burlingame.org/)
As a general rule, for most surgeries, Dr. Rosenfield desires that you stay close by the office for your immediate postoperative care. Often, Dr. Rosenfield will come visit you personally.
1. One of our nurses, Ruth Lahde, offers superb postoperative care services in a bed and breakfast environment in the privacy of her home. Her services include pick up and delivery to and from the office both before and during your stay with her. For your convenience and comfort, whenever possible, Dr. Rosenfield will visit you at Ruth’s. Please see this link for more information: http://underthegreenwoodtree.com/index.htm
2. There are several local hotels located minutes from our office:
Westin Hotel San Francisco Airport
1 Bayshore Highway
Millbrae, Ca 94010
650-692-3500
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1007
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
1333 Old Bayshore Highway,
Burlingame, CA 94010
650-347-1234
http://www.sanfranciscoairport.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
Marriott San Francisco Airport 1
800 Old Bayshore Highway
Burlingame, CA 94010
650-692-9100
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sfobg-san-francisco-airport-marriott/
Hilton Hotel San Francisco Airport
600 Airport Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
650-340-8500
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/SFOAPHF-Hilton-San-Francisco-Airport-California/index.do
Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport
150 Anza Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
650-342-4600
http://embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/hotel/SFOBGES-Embassy-Suites-San-Francisco-Airport-Burlingame-California/index.do
Best Western El Rancho Inns & Suite, Millbrae
1100 El Camino Real
Millbrae, CA 94030
650-588-8500
http://www.elranchoinn.com/
Travelodge SFO South
110 S. El Camino Real,
Millbrae, Ca 95030
650-697-7373
http://www.travelodge.com/Travelodge/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=07046
Holiday Inn Express
1250 Bayshore Highway
Burlingame, CA 94010
650-347-2381
http://www.hiesfosouth.com/
ALOFT San Francisco Airport
401 East Millbrae Avenue
Millbrae, CA 94030
650-443-5500
http://www.aloftsanfranciscoairport.com/