THE NIGHT BEFORE YOUR SURGERY
- Do not eat or drink anything
after midnight including water,
coffee, cola, candies and gum.
- For your own safety, please
arrange for a responsible
adult to drive you home after
surgery.
- If directed by your physician,
take daily medications with
only a sip of water.
- Have any ordered
prescriptions filled prior to
surgery date.
THE MORNING OF
YOUR SURGERY
- If you are diabetic, please refer to
your medical doctor for
instructions the day of your
surgery.
- To decrease the chance of
infection, shower and shampoo
hair. Do not apply lotions, oils or
powders to the surgery site.
Please do not shave your surgical
site.
- Do not wear perfumes, heavy
makeup or nail polish.
- If you are having any hand or
wrist surgery, false fingernails
must be removed before you
arrive.
- Dentures, glasses, contact lenses,
hearing aids, etc., may be removed
prior to surgery.
- Please leave all of your valuables
at home. This includes money,
jewelry, earrings, body piercings,
etc.
- Wear comfortable, loose fitting
clothing that will fit comfortably
over your surgical site or limb
after surgery.
AFTER
YOUR SURGERY
- Surgery times vary, so please
plan your stay to be
approximately 2-4 hours.
After you leave the operating
room, you will be taken to
the recovery room until you
are ready to return home.
- Again, for you own safety, a
responsible adult must drive
you home!
- A responsible adult should
stay with you during the first
24 hours after your surgery.
- You will receive a follow-up
call from one of our nurses
to discuss any concerns you
may have after surgery.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
- Please notify the
hospital staff/surgeon
as soon as possible if
an unexpected event
occurs to postpone or
cancel your surgery
- Occasionally, due to
emergencies or
unforeseen
occurrences, your
surgery may be
delayed or moved to
an earlier time. We
apologize, in advance,
for any inconvenience
this may cause you.
IF YOU NEED HELP
Our health care professionals are here to
provide you with a safe and successful
outcome. Please contact our Surgery
Department with any questions or
concerns you may have.
907-235-0260
Leave Message at
907-235-0261 after 5 pm |
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