Pre-Surgery Instructions

Before Your Procedure

• Sometime before your procedure date, a staff member from our facility will call you to confirm your appointment time. 
• They will also ask you questions regarding current or past medical conditions, allergies and medications you are taking.
• Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have and be sure to let the staff know of any special needs.
• If your child is having a procedure, ask about our orientation party for children.
• Your doctor or the facility's nurse will instruct you as to WHAT TIME YOU ARE TO STOP EATING AND DRINKING before your procedure.
• If you take medication for any condition, ask your doctor and/or the facility's nurse whether or not to take it the day of your procedure.
• For women, if there is any possibility you are pregnant, please notify your doctor and the facility’s nurse.
• Leave all valuables at home, including watches, rings, jewelry and wallets.
• Notify your physician of any change in your health, such as a cold, fever, or sore throat.
• For your safety, please arrange for an adult to drive you home afterward. You will not be allowed to drive yourself home.

Day of Your Procedure

• Arrive promptly at the scheduled time. This will allow adequate time for all necessary admission procedures.
• Please bring your insurance identification cards. If special financial arrangements are necessary, please call the Facility before admission.
• Be sure to bring any paperwork your doctor gave you, such as test results or your medical history, and a list of medications you are taking.
• Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
• Upon arrival, you will change into a gown and slippers which we provide. You will be asked to remove contact lenses, dentures and any prosthesis.

Post-Surgery Instructions

Recovery Area:

• After surgery, you'll be monitored in the recovery area until you're ready to go home.
• Your family can join you when you're fully awake.
• Most patients are discharged within 1-3 hours after surgery.
• It's normal to feel some discomfort, drowsiness, or dizziness after surgery (depending on the anesthesia).

At Home:

• Your surgeon will give you specific instructions for recovery at home. Call them if you have any problems.
• For the first 24 hours after surgery, avoid strenuous activities, alcohol, driving, and important decisions.
• A nurse from the facility will call you within a few days to see how you're recovering.
• You may be asked to fill out a questionnaire about your care.