About Your Surgery

Click on the Frequently Asked Questions below to learn about your surgery.

The questions below may help you for before, during, and after your surgery.

Before Procedure

What to expect before your day of procedure.

Day of Procedure

Anesthesia

After Procedure

About Your Surgery

Click on the Frequently Asked Questions below to learn about your surgery.

Before Procedure

What tests are required prior to my procedure?

Will I be contacted prior to my procedure by the facility?

What should I bring?

Should I arrange a ride to the facility?

What may I eat and drink before procedure?

Should I take my routine medications on the day of procedure?

What can I do to help ensure that I have the proper procedure on the correct site?

What can I do to help prevent a site infection?

Are there special considerations for a child having procedure?

What if I think I might be pregnant?

Day of Procedure

What will happen when I first arrive at the facility?

What should I wear?

What should I do with my clothes and additional belongings?

What happens after I check-in?

What can I do to help ensure that I have the proper procedure on the correct site?

What can I do to help prevent a site infection?

Will I see my physician prior to procedure?

How long can my family stay with me prior to my procedure?

Can my child keep a special blanket or stuffed animal to ease his/her fears?

When should I arrive?

What if I think I might be pregnant?

Can I smoke?

Anesthesia

Are there different kinds of sedation or anesthesia?

May I request the type of anesthesia I will receive?

Will I receive any sedatives before procedure?

What are the risks of anesthesia?

Will I be billed separately by the anesthesiologist?

Why must I refrain from eating and/or drinking prior to procedure?

After Procedure

What will happen if I am not able to go home?

What if I am not feeling well once I get home?

What can I eat when I get home?

What can I do to help prevent a post operative infection?

How will my pain be managed?

Can my family be with me after procedure?

May I drive home?

Should I continue my usual medications after procedure?

How long will I stay after my procedure?