Tips for Your Surgery |
Day of Surgery Checklist
Please follow these guidelines for the day of your surgery:
- If you do not feel well on the day of your surgery, please call your surgeon and the center at (Local 232-3332 and long distance 877-232-3332).
- You may take a shower or bath, but please do not use make-up, hair spray, nail polish or toiletries.
- You may brush your teeth and gargle on the morning of your surgery.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, including low-heeled shoes. Your attire should be capable of being stored in a garment bag or locked compartment. When you arrive, we'll give you a patient gown, robe and slippers to wear during your visit.
- Please leave jewelry and other valuables at home for safekeeping.
- If you wear contacts or eyeglasses, please bring a storage case for protection.
- If you normally use any equipment or device for support or assistance, such as a walker or crutches, please bring it with you. If needed, we will help you to your driver's car in a wheelchair when you are discharged.
- If you use inhalers, please bring them with you.
- Bring your insurance ID card(s), completed patient data form and one form of identification.
- Please leave your home in plenty of time to arrive at the time specified during your preoperative phone call.
