Special instructions for the night before and day of your surgery.
Download these instructions before-surgery.pdf
Talk to Your Surgeon
Please notify your surgeon if there is a change in your physical condition such as cold, fever or respiratory problems.
No Food or Drink
Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your operation, including no hard candy or cigarettes. If your child is the patient, please be careful to monitor this.
Special Instructions
Follow any other special instructions your surgeon may have given you. Failure to follow these instructions may result in cancellation of your surgery.
Your Medications
Please be sure to tell your surgeon if you are on any type of blood thinners or aspirin. Do not take any medications after midnight unless instructed by your surgeon or the nurse at our center.
Blood Thinners or Aspirin
Be sure to tell your surgeon if you are on any type of blood thinners or aspirin. Do not take any medications after midnight unless instructed by your surgeon or the nurse at our center.
What to Wear
Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Please shower the day of the procedure being that you will not be able to after the procedure- Wear comfortable shoes such as slip-ons.
Bring a Friend
It is extremely important to arrange for a responsible adult to accompany you the Center and remain with you the first 24 hours after surgery.
Secure Your Valuables!
It is extremely important to arrange for a responsible adult to accompany you the Center and remain with you the first 24 hours after surgery.
Bring ID
Bring your drivers license and insurance card with you on the day of surgery.