About Your Surgery

You will receive a pre-operative call prior to your surgical day. You must have a history and physical performed by your primary care physician within 30 days of surgery (information / criteria included in your pre-surgical packet.)

• Please have the completed form faxed to the surgery center no later than two weeks prior to your scheduled surgery. PLEASE CONTACT THE SURGERY CENTER TO CONFIRM OUR RECEIPT OF YOUR HISTORY AND PHYSICAL.
• If you are a returning patient and have already had a history and physical completed within 30 days of the first procedure, you do not need to get another one as long as there have been no health changes. However, after 30 days, a new history and physical would need to be performed.
• Notify the surgery center prior to your surgery if there is any change in your physical condition, such as fever, cold; signs of infection.
• Do not eat, drink, or use tobacco products after midnight. No gum or mint is permitted on the morning of your procedure. However, it’s ok to brush your teeth the morning of your procedure. This also applies if you are having local anesthesia.
• You may take certain medication the morning of your surgery with a small sip of water. However please reference our pre-op screening & instructions sheet.
• You must arrange to have someone accept responsibility for your care once you are discharged from our facility.
• If you have an advanced directive or power of attorney, please fax a copy to the surgery center prior to your procedure. Also, please bring a copy to the surgery center. If you do not have an advanced directive and would like information on how to obtain one, please see the information provided to you in your surgical packet.

• Please arrive promptly at your scheduled arrival time, which was provided to you by your surgeon’s office.
• Remove all make-up, contact lenses, and body jewelry prior to having your surgery. Leave all valuables at home, as the center will not be responsible for them.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
• Bring your co-payment, insurance cards, and ID on the day of surgery.
• If you have a pacemaker/defibrillator, we need a copy of the card on file.
• Due to space limitations, please limit visitors to one per patient.
• If your child is having surgery, feel free to bring a favorite stuffed animal, toy or security blanket.

• You will stay in the post-operative area until you are in stable condition. Once awake, patients will be reunited with their companions.
• The nursing staff will review your discharge instructions with you and your companion, and you will be provided with a written copy to take home. Be sure to follow your doctor’s orders regarding diet, rest, medication, and activity.
• A nurse from our facility will contact you later in the day, or the following day, to see how your recovery is going and to answer any questions.
• If you have received anesthesia, do not drive a car, smoke, drink alcoholic beverages, operate heavy machinery, or make any legal/significant decisions within 24 hours after surgery.
• If you have questions or problems after surgery, please contact your physician.