You should take it easy the next few days after surgery. Do not drive or operate machinery the day after surgery or longer if instructed by your doctor. You may be tired and feel discomfort after surgery. This is to be expected. Your provider will give you something to ease the pain or discomfort. It is a good idea to have these prescriptions filled and ready for when you get home. If you are in intense pain, develop a fever, any sign of infection such as a drainage or notice increased bleeding where you had surgery, call your doctor right away. If you have urgent concerns, call 911 or have someone drive you to the closest emergency room. Be sure to keep all post surgery appointments that you have with your surgeon. See How We Can Help You Be Pain-Free! Please fill out the form, and someone from The Advanced Spine and Outpatient Surgery Center will get in touch with you soon.