If you are unable to keep your appointment or you
are delayed, please contact your surgeon’s office.
• All jewelry must be removed
prior to surgery. Therefore, it is best to leave
all jewelry and other valuables at home or with a
family member.
• Bring your driver’s license
or identification card, and health insurance cards
or forms with you. Depending on your insurance
contract, you may be asked to bring your co-pay.
• Bring a list of all medicines
(including the strength and frequency) that you
are currently taking or the actual containers
listing that information.
• Choose low-heeled shoes and
loose, comfortable clothing which is easy to put
on and take off and can be easily folded. Avoid
garments that pull over your head. Sleeves and
legs should be loose enough to fit over bandages
if necessary.
• Remove all make-up and nail
polish. Acrylic nails with or without polish can
be left on.
• If applicable, bring the
following items with you:
- A
protective case for contact lenses or
eyeglasses
- Hearing aid
- Crutches or walker
Please check in at the front desk
upon arrival to register. Then, a nurse will escort
you into the preoperative area where your pulse,
temperature, respiration, and blood pressure will be
monitored. You will be required to change into a
gown provided by the Center regardless of the
surgical procedure. Your clothes will be placed in a
secured locker until you are ready to be discharged.
Your anesthesiologist will visit with you prior to
surgery to discuss your anesthesia care.
After your surgical procedure is
completed, you will be moved to a recovery area
until you are ready to go home. You will be given
something to drink (please do not bring food from
home). Two visitors may join you. You may be
surprised at how quickly you feel ready to leave.
Again, please be sure a responsible adult remains at
the center the entire time you are here.
Children must not be left unattended in the
waiting room, and will not be permitted in
restricted areas for their own safety and the safety
of our patients. If you choose to bring children
along to the Center, please be sure that they have
adequate supervision.
