On the day of your surgery

To relieve any anxiety, here is what you can expect and what is expected of you the day of your surgery:

• Please bathe before your surgery, but do not use lotions or oils, and remove all makeup.
  
  
• On the day of your surgery, please do not shave the area being operated on.
  
  
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing that can accommodate a large bandage after surgery.
  
  
• Please leave all valuables at home, including jewelry and cash. We cannot be responsible for damaged or lost property.
  
  
• Bring a list of all of your regular prescriptive and non-prescriptive medications with you.
  
  
• Be prepared to sign a form giving consent for the operation. If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must accompany you and sign the consent form.
  
  
• Bring all insurance cards and your driver’s license with you.
  
  
• Arrive one hour before your scheduled surgery, unless directed otherwise.
  
  
• Once you arrive in the pre-operative area, a nurse will give you a patient gown, slippers and a locker to store your clothing. We will also check your temperature, blood pressure and pulse and ask you to empty your bladder before surgery.
  
  
• Females of a child bearing age will be screened for pregnancy.
  
  
• Your family member or companion will have the option to stay in the surgery center’s waiting room, and your physician will update them immediately following your surgery.