Surgery Day

The day is
HERE
- you made
the right choice.

Before Surgery
You should plan to arrive at the hospital about 2 hours prior to surgery to fill out pre-admission paperwork. Before leaving for the hospital, check to make sure you have:

Your health insurance card
A list of your medications and any allergies
Your living will or power of attorney
Emergency contact info

Don't wear jewelry, makeup or nail polish. After showering or bathing, do not use lotion, perfume or deodorant. Don't eat or drink anything after midnight on the night before your surgery. You may brush your teeth and rinse your mouth, but don't swallow any water.

Reva's corner:
Just remember it is normal to be nervous. Ask any questions before or after your surgery you want to be answered. Write them down so you will have them ready when your physician makes rounds.

After the paperwork is completed, your nurse will review your personal health history and your home medications with you. It's important that you share any recent changes in your health.

You'll also be asked to take off your clothes and remove all jewelry, piercings, dentures, and contact lenses or glasses. Then you'll be given a hospital gown and assigned to a bed in the preoperative holding area.

Next: The Procedure

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