Recovery Resources

Practical planning guidance for calmer recovery logistics—designed for patients and families.

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General information only. Not medical advice. Always follow your clinician's instructions.

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Recovery Planning at a Glance

A calm recovery starts with thoughtful preparation. Here's what matters most at each stage.

Before Your Procedure

Planning Essentials

  • Confirm discharge day logistics (pickup location & time window)
  • Choose a quiet, comfortable recovery environment
  • Prepare a "first-night essentials" setup
  • Arrange transportation and identify your support person
  • Complete any pre-op errands to minimize post-op stress

Discharge Day

Smooth Exit

  • Transportation coordination with buffer time
  • Pharmacy pickup planning (prescriptions ready)
  • Clear point of contact for updates
  • Comfortable clothing and essentials packed
  • Know your next check-in time with your clinician

First 72 Hours

Comfort & Continuity

  • Keep essentials within arm's reach
  • Minimize friction (stairs, lighting, access paths)
  • Stay hydrated with easy-access beverages
  • Keep communications calm and consolidated
  • Rest is recovery—prioritize uninterrupted sleep

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The Discharge Day Calm Plan

Leave the clinic with a plan, not a scramble.

A two-page, logistics-only printable to coordinate pickup, prescriptions, essentials, and the first night. Designed for patients and families.

Pickup Coordination

Location, time window, contact details

Prescription & Pharmacy

Medication list, pickup plan

First Night Essentials

What to have ready when you arrive

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Common Worries

Questions Families Ask

Practical answers to help you feel prepared and confident.

Discharge times can shift based on clinical needs. We recommend building in a 2-hour buffer window for transportation. If you're using our concierge service, we coordinate directly with the facility and adjust pickup timing automatically.
Phone and charger, medications with schedule, water bottle, light snacks, remote controls, extra pillows, and a small bag for personal items. The goal is zero unnecessary movement in the first 24 hours.
Privacy, quiet, and accessibility matter more than luxury. A hotel near the facility works well for out-of-town patients. At home, prepare the bedroom in advance. Either way, minimize stairs and ensure bathroom access is straightforward.
Ideally, prescriptions are called in before discharge so they're ready for pickup on your way to recovery. If that's not possible, have a support person handle the pickup while you settle in. Never delay pain management.
Clear handoff notes are essential. Document medication times, any concerns, and next steps. If using professional support, we maintain continuity logs so every caregiver knows exactly where things stand.
Designate one person to handle all communications—facility updates, family questions, logistics. This prevents confusion and lets the patient rest without being the information hub.

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A two-page printable to coordinate discharge day logistics—pickup, prescriptions, and first-night essentials.

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