Before You Arrive  

• The surgery center staff will call before your scheduled procedure to discuss any questions and to confirm your appointment. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions and be sure to let the staff know of any special needs.
• Do not eat or drink anything after midnight for a morning procedure. This also applies if you are having local anesthesia. Food in the stomach can cause serious complications and your procedure could be cancelled or postponed.
• If you are taking medications, such as for high blood pressure or diabetes, call your physician for more information about diet.
• Call your physician if you develop a cold, fever or respiratory problem before the procedure.
• For women, if there is any possibility that you are pregnant, please notify your physician. 

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Day of Procedures

• Wear loose, casual clothing and low-heeled shoes.
• Arrive one hour prior to your scheduled time. This will allow adequate time for all necessary admission procedures.
• Leave valuables at home, including your wallet and jewelry.
• Bring your insurance cards and a photo ID.
• Limit the number of people who accompany you. To maximize comfort of all visitors, we suggest that adult patients be accompanies by only one person.
• Do not smoke immediately before or after receiving an anesthetic. Smoking may interfere with the anesthetic and frequently produces nausea during the recovery period. 

For your safety, you must arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure.

Recovery Period

After your procedure, you will be moved to our fully equipped recovery room and monitored by our experienced staff until you are ready to go home. Although the time varies, most patients are discharged within one hour of their procedure. 

At Home After Your Procedure

• Your physician will provide post-operative instructions regarding diet, rest and medications. In the event of any difficulty, call your physician’s office.
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages or drive a motor vehicle for 24 hours after receiving an anesthetic.
• Plan to have someone at home with you for a day. 

A payment may be required at the time of admission which represents that portion of the facility charge not reimbursed by your insurance company. Cash, Check, Mastercard, VISA, American Express and Discover are accepted for payment. If special arrangements are necessary, please call prior to admission.