What You Need To Know

Before Your Procedure

Scheduling, confirmation and cancellations

Your physician will discuss your procedure with you and will schedule the surgical appointment.

Once you are given an appointment, please complete your medical history through XYZ.

If you are unable to keep your appointment or are delayed, please contact the Surgery Center.

Your health and medication

If you routinely take any medication, whether prescription or over-the-counter, ask your physician if it’s okay to take the day of your procedure.

If there’s any change in your health (cold, fever, sore throat, pregnancy, etc.), promptly inform your doctor.

What You Need To Know On The

Day Of Your Procedure

Pre-arrival

Please arrange for an adult driver to take you home on your scheduled surgery/procedure day as you will not be allowed to drive yourself home. Patient arrival times are not finalized until 48 hours prior to your date-of-service and are subject to change, so please arrange for a driver with flexibility.

For pre-admission, you’ll need to bring:

  • Your photo ID (e.g. driver’s license).
  • Your insurance.
  • A list of your current medications and any paperwork your doctor may have given you, such as test results or medical history.

As a precaution, you should leave valuables like jewelry and wallets at home. Hearing aids, dentures, watches and glasses are OK. Glasses must be removed for the duration of the actual procedure.

  • Do NOT eat any solid foods on the day of your surgery. You will receive specific instructions regarding liquids.
  • Do NOT smoke or use tobacco products after midnight the night before your surgery.
  • Do NOT drink alcohol 24 hours before AND after your surgery.

Your physician will tell you when to stop eating and drinking before your procedure.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment for pre-admission. We request that no more than 2 people accompany you to our facility due to limited space. Children may not be left unattended and will not be permitted in restricted areas.

Your surgical experience

Upon arrival you will check in with the receptionist and then you will be able to relax in the waiting room until a member of our staff calls for you to move to the pre-operative holding area. There you will change into a surgical gown and slippers and your medical information will be reviewed. You will need you to remove all jewelry, glasses, contact lenses, dentures and any prosthesis.

If applicable, an anesthesiologist will speak with you, and an IV may be started depending upon the type of procedure you are having.

When your procedure is completed you will be taken to one of our recovery areas and carefully monitored until you are fully alert. At this time, it’s normal to feel some discomfort at the surgery site, as well as some drowsiness or dizziness, depending on what anesthesia you received. At the appropriate time, we will invite a family member or friend to be with you.

What You Need To Know

After Your Procedure

Discharge and at-home recovery

For most procedures, you will be ready to leave the Surgery Center within 2-3 hours following completion of your surgery. You will receive specific discharge instructions on how to care for yourself at home, both verbal and written, before leaving.

Please arrange to have someone take you home as you will not be allowed to drive yourself home. It is also important that you have someone stay with you for the first 24 hours after your surgery. You should AVOID strenuous activity (i.e. heavy lifting), alcoholic beverages, driving and having to make critical decisions during that period.

Follow your physician’s orders regarding activity, diet, medication, etc. If you’re experiencing any problems, let us know or contact your physician. If your doctor is not available, call the nearest hospital emergency room.

A member of the Surgery Center staff will contact you after you have been home for at least one day to check on your recovery progress and answer any questions.