OUTPATIENT SURGERY TESTING CENTER
 Operatory personnel may be
contacting you for pre-registration. An anesthesiologist and nurse will
review your medical history. Records and medication information will be
reviewed. If you have not been contacted by the Operatory one week
prior to surgery, call (804) 287-2797
Lab work, EKG and chest
X-ray may be required and obtained from hospital or designated lab
facility. The order form has a fax number for sending results to the
Operatory.
EATING & DRINKING
DO eat a light meal for supper the night before surgery.
DO brush your teeth and use mouthwash the day of your surgery, but do not swallow.
DO
NOT eat or drink anything after midnight or morning of your surgery
except medications instructed to take by Operatory nurse or
anesthesiologist.
DO NOT smoke, chew gum or eat candy after midnight or on day of surgery.
MEDICATIONS
The
anesthesiologist may instruct you to take your medication the morning
of surgery with a sip of water. Please make sure you advise anesthesia
about your daily medications and inhalers and bring them with you on
the day of surgery.
There is no smoking in the Operatory building.
CLOTHING
DO wear loose fitting and comfortable clothes.
DO wear flat shoes.
DO wear cotton underwear.
DO
NOT wear or bring: false eyelashes, makeup, jewelry, nail polish,
contact lenses, hairpieces, clips or valuables. Remove all piercing
jewelry.
ARRIVAL
Operatory personnel will contact you for arrival time for surgery.
Please bring with you:
• Driver's license or photo ID
• Insurance card
• Cash or check for insurance co-payment or deductible.
PARKING
Ample parking is available in the lot near the front entrance or in the parking deck across Bremo Road.
PRIOR TO SURGERY
Arrive
on time so that your surgery can be done on time or earlier. Unexpected
situations may cause delays. Do not plan other appointments or bring
small children.
DAY OF SURGERY
You will be checked in by a
nurse. Type of anesthesia will be discussed. An IV will be started. The
surgeon will discuss the operation with you.
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