RECOVERING FROM YOUR PROCEDURE
Immediately following the procedure, you may have to lie flat for 4-6 hours to allow the incision(s) to start healing. You may also be asked to drink extra water to help your body rid itself of the contrast agent used during the procedure.
Some patients experience discomfort and/or side effects for a few days following the procedure. Side effects include swelling of the upper thigh, numbness of the legs, nausea, vomiting, leg pain or throbbing, depression, lack of appetite, and absence of bowel movements.
Many patients are discharged from the hospital the day after the procedure; however, some require a longer stay. Most people can return to normal activity within two weeks after the procedure.
