Scheduling Surgery:
We are pleased to provide services and welcome you to our facility. Please be sure to let us know if there is anything we can do to make you more comfortable.
Prior to your surgery day, you will visit our the facility where a member of our nursing staff will meet with you and answer any questions you may have about your procedure.
- Occasionally, your physician may require pre-admission testing and clearance from your primary care physician. If so, this should be done prior to visiting the surgery center giving us ample time to obtain any test results ordered.
- Bring your medication list that you are currently taking (including aspirin).
- Any changes in your physical condition such as a cold or fever should be reported immediately.
The Day Before Surgery:
- Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your surgery (this includes drinking water and chewing gum), unless otherwise instructed by your physician or anesthesiologist.
- Arrange for transportation to and from the Center for Specialty Surgery on the day of surgery.
- Arrange to have a responsible person accompany you home. You cannot drive yourself because your alertness after surgery is reduced, due to anesthesia and medication.
- Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
The Day of Surgery:
- Make no other plans for the day of surgery.
- Wear casual and comfortable clothing that can be easily stored in a locker.
- Please do not wear jewelry, makeup or nail polish.
- You may be asked to remove dentures, contact lenses or other prosthetic devices.
- Please arrive one hour prior to your scheduled surgery time to prepare for the procedure.
Anesthesia
Upon your arrival at Center for Specialty Surgery, you will be examined by an anesthesiologist who will also review your medical history, answer any questions you may have and discuss the appropriate type of anesthesia to be used.
- Local Anesthesia: Numbs only the area being operated on and allows you to be awake during the procedure.
- Regional Anesthesia: A portion of the body is "blocked" from feeling pain while you remain awake.
- General Anesthesia: You will be asleep throughout the procedure.
- Monitored Anesthesia: You will receive medication to make you comfortable during the procedure. This is often given in addition to local anesthesia.
Following Your Surgery:
- Post-operative doctor’s instructions will be reviewed with you and your family once again.
- You may feel somewhat sleepy or dizzy from receiving anesthesia and medication, which is common after a surgical procedure.
- When you arrive home have a responsible adult remain with you should you need assistance.
- Refrain from strenuous activity.
- The day after surgery a recovery room nurse will call you to monitor your progress.
Children:
At Center for Specialty Surgery, we are very sensitive to the needs of children undergoing surgery. Parents and children will be able to remain together as long as possible prior to surgery and be reunited when surgery is complete.
Because children often require additional attention after surgery, we recommend that a second adult be present to assist on the drive home. |
