Preparing for your procedure

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Please follow these steps carefully prior to your procedure day.

• You are not sure what time to arrive at the center on the day of your procedure.
• You experience any changes in your health between your most recent visit to your physician and the day of your procedure, even minor ones like a temperature, cough or a cold.
• You suspect that you are pregnant. Anesthesia and medication may be harmful to the developing fetus.
• You take medications on a regular basis. Your physician/surgeon may have guidance about which medications you should or should not take on the day of your procedure.

• You will receive a phone call from one of our nurses.  They are required to ask you some important questions  and give you important information regarding preparation for your scheduled procedure.  Please feel free to ask any questions during this call.

• Do not eat anything (including gum, mints, hard candy), after midnight the the night before your procedure. Undigested food in the stomach can cause complications and your surgery is likely to be postponed.

• If you have been instructed to take certain medications,  do so with only a sip of water.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing that can accommodate a bandage, cast, or other type of dressing where the procedure is being performed.

• Bring all insurance cards. It is important for us to have all the current and correct information.
• Bring a government issued photo ID such as a driver’s license.
• Bring your form of payment, if required.
• Bring a copy of your  Advance Directive if you have one. 
• Arrange for a responsible adult to accompany you to the center, receive discharge instructions, and drive you home. It is recommended that someone stay with you for the first 24 hours following surgery.  You will NOT be able to receive sedation if you do not have a driver.
• Please limit the number of people who accompany you to the center.

• Leave all jewelry, cash and valuables at home. We cannot be responsible for their safety.