Guidelines For Surgery

  • Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before surgery.
  • Do not drink alcoholic beverages or take recreational drugs prior to surgery.
  • Talk to your doctor if you take Coumadin, Motrin, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Vitamin E or other blood thinners.
  • If you’re taking medication for breathing, seizures, heart disease or blood pressure, take them the morning of surgery with a small sip of water. If you use inhalers, bring them with you.
  • If you are diabetic, please take any pills or ½ of your morning insulin on the day of surgery.
  • Stop taking herbal medications and diet drugs at least two weeks prior to surgery.
  • If you still smoke, it is recommended that you refrain from smoking the day before surgery.
  • We are not responsible for jewelry, money or valuables, so please leave them at home. Bring any co-pays or parking fees that are applicable.
  • Do not wear contact lenses.
  • Bring your driver’s license, insurance card(s) and medical history form with you.
  • Arrange for an adult (18 years or older) to be present at the Center during your surgery and to drive you home and spend your recovery night with you, unless otherwise instructed.
  • If you become ill, even with a minor cold, or take any new medication prior to your surgery, notify your doctor immediately.
  • If you have an advanced directive or living will please bring a copy with you. Because of the nature of this facility, and recognizing that the surgical services provided here are elective, we are unable to honor “do not resuscitate” orders and similar advanced medical directives. To read more on Advance Directives, click here.