Shower or bathe day of or night before to lessen the chance of infection
Remove piercing and jewelry (ex: earrings, tongue and /or belly button)
Bring along a case if you wear contacts, hearing aids, or glasses
Bring along you insurance and/or Medicare information
Arrive at your scheduled time
What to expect when you arrive
We encourage you to drive up to the Surgical Tower and our valet staff will park your car
You will be greeted by a member of your surgical team and walked to your pre-op room
Your pre-op surgical team will get you ready for surgery and keep you comfortable
If you will be having general anesthesia or medication to relax you, you will meet with the anesthesiologist. He/she will review your medical condition, the medications you are taking, and ask about any reactions that you may have had in the past to medications and/or anesthesia. He/she will also discuss the best type of anesthesia for you and answer any questions you may have.
All women of child bearing age, who have not had a hysterectomy, will be asked to give a urine sample to test for pregnancy
Occasionally your surgery MAY BE delayed, due to events beyond our control. If there are delays we will keep you informed and comfortable.
PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS! Your experience will be easier if you know what you should expect.
