Preparing for Surgery
Prepare at your home
What makes a successful surgery
Should you become ill with fever, a cold, sore throat or other illness, please notify your physician as soon as possible.
Eliminate eating or drinking anything including water after midnight on the day of your procedure unless otherwise instructed by your physician. You may brush your teeth.
Do not smoke the day of your procedure as smoking may interfere with anesthesia and frequently produces nausea during the recovery period.
You will be given instructions regarding routine medications by your physician or a staff member prior to surgery. Please follow these instructions to avoid risk of your surgery being canceled or delayed.
Confirm Details: Know your arrival time and the location of your surgery before your scheduled surgery date.
Bring Required Items:
- A government-issued photo ID
- Insurance cards
- List of medications you are currently taking.
- Please bring any medications you may need during your stay at the facility (e.g. inhaler or insulin)
Bring Medical Aids: Bring any crutches, slings, or braces provided to you at your pre-op visit.
Schedule Follow-Up: Make sure your post-op visit is scheduled for 10-14 days after your surgery.
If FMLA/short term disability paper work is needed, please email this to [email protected] prior to your surgery/leave
Prepare for Surgery: Shower on the morning of your surgery to reduce the risk of infection.
Remove cosmetic items: Please remove all nail polish, makeup, and false eyelashes. Wigs, dentures, contact lenses, and other necessary accessories can be worn until you arrive at the hospital or surgery center.
Dress Comfortably: Wear casual, loose-fitting clothing that will comfortably accommodate a bandage, cast, or dressing at the site of your procedure. Opt for low-heeled shoes.
Consider Additional Comfort Items: If you are being admitted, you may want to bring a pair of slippers and a robe.
If you are having outpatient surgery or an outpatient procedure, please arrange for a relative or friend to drive you to and from the facility. The medication you receive may make you drowsy for up to 24 hours, so driving is not permitted.
Confirm Details: Know your arrival time and the location of your surgery before your scheduled surgery date.
Bring Required Items:
- A government-issued photo ID
- Insurance cards
- List of medications you are currently taking.
- Please bring any medications you may need during your stay at the facility (e.g. inhaler or insulin)
Bring Medical Aids: Bring any crutches, slings, or braces provided to you at your pre-op visit.
Schedule Follow-Up: Make sure your post-op visit is scheduled for 10-14 days after your surgery.
If FMLA/short term disability paper work is needed, please email this to [email protected] prior to your surgery/leave
Prepare for Surgery: Shower on the morning of your surgery to reduce the risk of infection.
Remove cosmetic items: Please remove all nail polish, makeup, and false eyelashes. Wigs, dentures, contact lenses, and other necessary accessories can be worn until you arrive at the hospital or surgery center.
Dress Comfortably: Wear casual, loose-fitting clothing that will comfortably accommodate a bandage, cast, or dressing at the site of your procedure. Opt for low-heeled shoes.
Consider Additional Comfort Items: If you are being admitted, you may want to bring a pair of slippers and a robe.
Should you become ill with fever, a cold, sore throat or other illness, please notify your physician as soon as possible.
Eliminate eating or drinking anything including water after midnight on the day of your procedure unless otherwise instructed by your physician. You may brush your teeth.
Do not smoke the day of your procedure as smoking may interfere with anesthesia and frequently produces nausea during the recovery period.
You will be given instructions regarding routine medications by your physician or a staff member prior to surgery. Please follow these instructions to avoid risk of your surgery being canceled or delayed.
Confirm Details: Know your arrival time and the location of your surgery before your scheduled surgery date.
Bring Required Items:
- A government-issued photo ID
- Insurance cards
- List of medications you are currently taking.
- Please bring any medications you may need during your stay at the facility (e.g. inhaler or insulin)
Bring Medical Aids: Bring any crutches, slings, or braces provided to you at your pre-op visit.
Schedule Follow-Up: Make sure your post-op visit is scheduled for 10-14 days after your surgery.
If FMLA/short term disability paper work is needed, please email this to [email protected] prior to your surgery/leave
Prepare for Surgery: Shower on the morning of your surgery to reduce the risk of infection.
Remove cosmetic items: Please remove all nail polish, makeup, and false eyelashes. Wigs, dentures, contact lenses, and other necessary accessories can be worn until you arrive at the hospital or surgery center.
Dress Comfortably: Wear casual, loose-fitting clothing that will comfortably accommodate a bandage, cast, or dressing at the site of your procedure. Opt for low-heeled shoes.
Consider Additional Comfort Items: If you are being admitted, you may want to bring a pair of slippers and a robe.
Should you become ill with fever, a cold, sore throat or other illness, please notify your physician as soon as possible.
Eliminate eating or drinking anything including water after midnight on the day of your procedure unless otherwise instructed by your physician. You may brush your teeth.
Do not smoke the day of your procedure as smoking may interfere with anesthesia and frequently produces nausea during the recovery period.
You will be given instructions regarding routine medications by your physician or a staff member prior to surgery. Please follow these instructions to avoid risk of your surgery being canceled or delayed.
Confirm Details: Know your arrival time and the location of your surgery before your scheduled surgery date.
Bring Required Items:
- A government-issued photo ID
- Insurance cards
- List of medications you are currently taking.
- Please bring any medications you may need during your stay at the facility (e.g. inhaler or insulin)
Bring Medical Aids: Bring any crutches, slings, or braces provided to you at your pre-op visit.
Schedule Follow-Up: Make sure your post-op visit is scheduled for 10-14 days after your surgery.
If FMLA/short term disability paper work is needed, please email this to [email protected] prior to your surgery/leave
Prepare for Surgery: Shower on the morning of your surgery to reduce the risk of infection.
Remove cosmetic items: Please remove all nail polish, makeup, and false eyelashes. Wigs, dentures, contact lenses, and other necessary accessories can be worn until you arrive at the hospital or surgery center.
Dress Comfortably: Wear casual, loose-fitting clothing that will comfortably accommodate a bandage, cast, or dressing at the site of your procedure. Opt for low-heeled shoes.
Consider Additional Comfort Items: If you are being admitted, you may want to bring a pair of slippers and a robe.
Should you become ill with fever, a cold, sore throat or other illness, please notify your physician as soon as possible.
Eliminate eating or drinking anything including water after midnight on the day of your procedure unless otherwise instructed by your physician. You may brush your teeth.
Do not smoke the day of your procedure as smoking may interfere with anesthesia and frequently produces nausea during the recovery period.
You will be given instructions regarding routine medications by your physician or a staff member prior to surgery. Please follow these instructions to avoid risk of your surgery being canceled or delayed.