Week Before Surgery

·         A Surgicenter representative may contact you to discuss your insurance and payment information.

·         Pre-operative tests will be scheduled prior to surgery.

·        One of our nurses will call you to review your medical history and discuss any medications you may be taking.

Day Before Surgery

·         DO arrange for a responsible adult to accompany you to SouthCrest Surgicenter and drive you home after surgery.

·         DO arrange for someone to remain with you for 24 hours after surgery.

·         All patients are urged to make appropriate arrangements for care of children during pre-operative and surgical visits.

·         DO NOT eat or drink anything after midnight the night before surgery.  This includes, but is not limited to:  gum, cough drops, lozenges, hard candy, chewing tobacco, coffee, tea, or water.

·         DO NOT drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before surgery

Day of Surgery

·         DO NOT wear contact lenses.  If you must wear them, please bring a case.

·         DO NOT wear jewelry, watches, or body jewelry of any type.

·         DO NOT wear make-up.

·         DO NOT use powders, lotions, creams, oils, or hair products.  Deodorants may be used.

·         DO wear comfortable clothing

·         DO leave valuables at home.

·         DO shower or bathe the morning of surgery or the night before surgery.

·         DO bring your insurance and/or Medicare card with you.

·         Dentures and hearing aids may be worn but will be removed prior to surgery.

Following Surgery

·         Expect to spend approximately 60-90 minutes in the recovery area.

·         YOU MUST HAVE A RESPONSIBLE ADULT DRIVE YOU HOME AND STAY WITH YOU ON THE DAY OF SURGERY.

·         Nurses and physicians will answer your questions and go over your post-surgical instructions.  You will receive a written copy of these instructions.  Please follow them carefully.

·         For 24 hours DO NOT:

o        Drive any vehicle.

o        Operate any machinery.

o        Drink alcoholic beverages.

o        Assume responsibility for the care of others.

o        Take sleeping pills or tranquilizers without doctor permission.

·         DO NOT take part in any strenuous activity until advised by your surgeon.

·         Follow your post-operative instructions given by your surgeon.

·         One of our nurses will call you the day following your surgery to make sure that you are recovering comfortably.