What do I do if I feel sick before surgery?
· If you have a fever, flu, or any other concerning symptoms, please notify your surgeon’s office as soon
as possible
prior to your surgery, as your surgery may need to be p
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What do I do if I feel sick before surgery?
· If you have a fever, flu, or any other concerning symptoms, please notify your surgeon’s office as soon
as possible
prior to your surgery, as your surgery may need to be postponed.
When is the admission check-in time confirmed?
· On the business day before your surgery, you must call the Pre-Operative Evaluation and Planning
Center at
424-259-8070 between the hours of 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm to find out what time to arrive at the hospital.
If your
surgery is on a Monday, you should call the preceding Friday afternoon. If you are not able to reach the
Pre-Operative
Evaluation and Planning Center, please leave a message and they will return your call.
Is the planned surgery start time always correct?
· If your surgery is not the first scheduled operation of the day, your surgery start time may be earlier or
later than
planned. If this does occur, you will be informed.
What do I bring to the hospital?
· To avoid lost or misplaced personal items, we recommend that you bring only essential items to the
hospital such as
glasses, dentures and hearing aids with battery.
• Leave your valuables, such as jewelry (including rings & watches), cash and credit cards at home or
with your family.
· If you use a walker or wheelchair, one will be provided to you during your stay.
· Contact your surgeon’s office to find out if you need to bring your personal medical records, such as test
results,
computer discs, or imaging studies (for example: CT, MRI or X-rays) on your day of surgery.
· If you have sleep apnea and use CPAP equipment, please bring your CPAP device with you on the day of
surgery.
· If you have a separate insurance card for prescriptions (this is only for some types of insurance), please
bring this card
when you check in at the Admissions Office. After check in, you can leave the prescription card with your
family or
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