Pre-Surgery Policy

Prior to Your Scheduled Surgery:

• Call your physician immediately if you notice a change in your health between the time you saw your surgeon and the day of your procedure.

• Drink extra fluids the day before the surgery—unless otherwise restricted by a medical condition—but remember to stop all foods and liquids from when the nurse instructed you to.

• You will receive specific instructions on when to stop eating and drinking, and any medications you should and should not take prior to surgery when you talk to the nursing staff a week to two days prior to your scheduled procedure.

• If you were instructed to obtain a medical clearance, make sure you have an appointment to see your physician prior to surgery.

• Educate yourself on expected post-op pain. This will be discussed in detail when you are talking to the nursing staff. Keep in mind that there will be some discomfort after surgery. Our goal is to keep your pain at a tolerable level, not to be pain-free.

• Refrain from smoking or consuming alcoholic beverages 24 hours prior to procedure. If you are unable to refrain from smoking, please ask your nurse for alternative instructions.

• Take a shower prior to your procedure. You may have a dressing that cannot be removed until your follow-up appointment with your surgeon

• Wash all bed linens prior to your procedure. Coming home to clean sheets helps reduce the risk of infection!

• Wear loose, comfortable clothing on the day of surgery (i.e., post-op clothing that fits over bulky dressings, slings, etc.). You may wear pajamas if you wish.

• HAVE A RESPONSIBLE ADULT ACCOMPANY YOU TO THE CENTER AND DRIVE YOU HOME FOLLOWING YOUR SURGERY. YOUR SURGERY CANNOT PROCEED WITHOUT YOUR COMPANION. YOU WILL BE SLEEPY FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE AND UNABLE TO DRIVE.

• Bring containers to store your contacts, eyeglasses, hearing aid, etc.

• Bring post-op equipment (i.e., crutches, braces, O2 if used at home, etc.).

• Remove all jewelry, including wedding bands and all body piercings.



• Do not wear makeup, hairpins, nail polish, body powder, or contact lenses if possible.