Preparing for surgery
- Be on time
- Provide your surgeon and surgical facility with the best contact phone number where you can be reached.
- Arrival times may change. The surgical facility will contact you with any changes to arrival times before or on the day of surgery.
- Take only the medication you have been told to take on the morning of your procedure.
- Bathe or shower and brush your teeth before you check in
- Do not shave the surgical area
- Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your procedure (this includes candy, mints and chewing gum)
- Do not smoke for at least twelve (12) hours before your procedure
- If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must come with you on the day of your procedure
- Wear loose clothing and flat shoes
- Arrange for a responsible adult to take you home after your procedure
- Arrange for someone to stay with you for at least 24 hours when you return home
- Complete any online forms provided by the surgical facility prior to your scheduled procedure.
- Be sure to bring your insurance card, photo ID and a list of your current medications on the day of surgery
- Leave any personal belongings at home. Do not wear jewelry, perfume or use lotion after showering the day of and the day before surgery.
- Be sure to bring your glasses on the day of surgery. You may need to fill out a few forms.
