At this appointment, your doctor will answer any questions you may have and you will be examined. Your doctor will check your heart, lungs, blood pressure, etc. to be sure that you are in good health and ready for surgery. At this time, you will also be given papers to take to the hospital when you pre-register.
At the time of your pre-registration appointment with the hospital, they will tell you when to arrive for surgery. They will also tell you when to stop eating and drinking the night before your surgery. If you eat or drink after the appointed time to stop eating and drinking, your surgery will be CANCELLED, due to the increased risk of anesthesia complications.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Bring cases to store glasses, contact lenses & hearing aids. Wear your dentures
A bath/shower should be taken the evening before and the morning of surgery. Wash the operative site thoroughly.
Wear loose comfortable clothing, and a good support shoe.
Do not drink any alcoholic beverages for 24 hours before surgery.
Remove all body piercings.
Leave all valuables and jewelry at home.
Remove all nail polish on operative extremity. Artificial nails are not recommended for hand surgery, as they may cause infection.
Bring crutches, slings, braces, etc., that have been given to you.
A responsible adult must take you home and be present with you for 24 hours after your surgery.
Arrange for accomodations if you have to go up steps into your house or climb stairs inside your house.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your health care plan will pay for services you receive at the facility where your surgery is scheduled.
Please inform us as soon as possible if you require crutch training, have financial issues regarding your surgery, or have any other questions regarding your stay at the surgery center.
