1. Your completed medication history form and your Surgery Guide.
2. Your health insurance card.
3. A cashier's check, cash or credit card to pay for your co-payment or deductible. (Do not bring extra cash or valuables)

1. Your jewelry, including your wedding ring and any other body piercing jewelry.
2. Extra money, checkbook and credit cards.
3. Any other valuables, including cell phones, mp3 players, laptop computers or CD players.

1. Please arrive promptly at the time you are told. This time is necessary so the staff can prepare you for your surgery.
2. The admitting clerk will greet you and complete your insurance information.
3. If your insurance provider requires a co-payment or deductible, you will be required to pay it at this time.
4. A staff member will fasten an ID bracelet around your wrist. You will be asked to verify that your name, your surgeon's name and your birthday are correct.

1. After you have registered at the reception desk, one of our nurses will spend time with you to answer your questions and prepare you for surgery.
2. You will be asked to change into a gown, cap and paper slippers.
3. Your clothing and personal belongings will be securely stored throughout your visit to the surgery center.
4. Many surgeries require IVs and monitoring leads. For adults, we usually attach these in Pre-Op, but if the patient is very young, we may wait to attach these in the operating room.
5. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (proof may be required).

Anesthesia
Anesthesia services are provided by highly qualified anesthesiologists. Your anesthesiologist will examine you before surgery, take a brief health history and answer any questions you may have. Be sure to tell your anesthesiologist about any medications you are currently taking, including over-the-counter drugs and herbs. You will not be allowed to drive and/or make legal decisions within 24 hours after receiving IV sedation or general anesthesia.

Fees/Insurance/Payment

Fees and payment: Any co-payment or co-insurance is due prior to the day of your surgery.  Please contact our billing office if you have questions about your financial responsibility. For your convenience, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, cashier's check and cash.

Medications and surgery
Let your doctor know about any medications you are taking before surgery including herbal preparations and dietary supplements.

• Definitely DO take your heart and blood pressure medicines as usual.
• You need not take vitamins or similar medications unless specifically instructed.
• If you are diabetic, the pre-op nurse or your doctor will instruct you about these medications.
• If you use inhalers for asthma or emphysema, you should continue them as normal and bring them with you on the day of surgery.
• If you are on 'blood thinning' medication, like aspirin, motrin, coumadin, or plavix, these must be stopped several days before surgery.
• Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Herbal medications may have harmful effects on the surgery. Many of these remedies may effect your clotting mechanism and interfere with the anesthetic agents. (The list of drugs and their side effects are too great for this site.) We generally request that you stop these medications two weeks before surgery. Please remember to mention these remedies when being asked about medication. 

Bowel preparation for surgery