Before Your Surgery Checklist
To expedite your check-in process, we must receive your registration form prior to your procedure date. If not received, the Pre-Registration Department will contact you prior to your date of service. You may fax your registration form to 256-766-4547, attention Pre-Registration Department.
A Health History Nurse will call you prior to your surgery to collect information about your health to expedite your admission process.
You will be asked during registration if you have an Advance Directives. If you have one, please bring a copy that will be placed in your medical record.
A scheduler will call you the day before your surgery, review special instructions and answer any questions you have. If you have not received a call by 4:00 P.M. the day before your surgery or have additional questions, please call us at 256-760-0672 or 800-760-0672 between 4:00 – 5:00 P.M.
It is important for you to follow these guidelines before surgery to prevent delays or cancellations:
Food and Drink
The night before your surgery, you may eat a light meal before 11:00 P.M. Do not drink or eat anything after midnight—not even coffee or water. You may brush your teeth, but remember not to swallow anything.
Pain patients may have clear liquids, but no dairy, cream or fats for 6 hours prior to your procedure IF you are having sedation.
Alcohol
Do not drink alcohol for at least 12 hours before your arrival.
Smoking/Tobacco
No smoking/tobacco after midnight the night before your surgery.
Makeup, Nail Polish, Jewelry (including body jewelry)
Please remove all these items before surgery.
Clothing
Wear loose, casual, comfortable clothing to fit over dressings.
Valuables
Please leave valuables at home.
Notify The Center & Your Surgeon If:
- You have an elevated temperature, cough, cold, vomiting or diarrhea between your last visit to the surgeon and the day of your surgery.
- You suspect you may be pregnant.
- You are taking diet pills, aspirin, ibuprofen, blood thinners, or certain herbal medicines. You may need to stop taking these 1-2 weeks before your surgery. You can discuss this with your surgeon.
What You Need The Day Of The Surgery:
- Information To Bring: Insurance cards, photo ID, Medicare or Medical Assistance information, numbers and addresses.
- Driver: You must plan to have someone drive you home. Do not plan to use rideshare services, taxis or public transportation.
- Care For Children: If you have young children at home, plan for someone else to care for them for at least the first 24 hours following your surgery.
- Interpreter: If the patient cannot read, speak English or use sign language, an interpreter is required. If you need assistance arranging for an interpreter, please contact the Scheduling department at 256-760-0672 as soon as possible.