Preparing for SurgeryAlso Read > What To Do After Surgery
You will need a history and physical form within 30 days of surgery. Ask your surgeon whether he or she will complete the form, or whether your general practitioner will, and whether you need to do anything to help.
- Ask whether you need to have any lab work done and when you should schedule it.
- Tell your surgeon about any medications you take on a regular basis -including any over the counter medication such as aspirin or herbal remedies. Ask whether you need to stop taking them prior to surgery, and if so, how far ahead of time.
- Once you are scheduled for surgery, the surgery center will call you to review your medical history.
- Follow the Patient Pre-Arrival Instructions
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Dress in light, loose clothing. Do not wear makeup, nail polish, jewelry, hairspray, or perfume of any kind.
BRING:
- All your current medications and dosages.
- An eyeglass case if you wear glasses.
- Your insurance ID card(s).
DO NOT BRING:
- Valuables. You should bring your ID and insurance cards, but leave your wallet, cash or credit cards, jewelry, and the like at home.
- Small children. Anyone who comes with you should be attending to you.
- Contact lenses. if you must wear them because you don't have glasses, bring the case with you so you can store them during the operation.
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Arrange for a responsible adult to accompany you home and stay with you for the first 24 hours. You will not be allowed to drive home by yourself.
- If there is any change in your physical condition -even a scratchy throat- call your surgeon and let him or her know.
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Call the surgery center to confirm the time of your surgery and ask any last-minute questions you may have. (The best time to call is between 1:00pm and 4:00pm.)
- Do not drink or eat anything after midnight of the night before your surgery -including gum, candy, or a glass of water -unless you get specific instructions otherwise from your surgeon or the surgery center.
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