General Pre & Post-Op Surgery Instructions

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.

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.