Surgeries

- SAME DAY FOOT SURGERY
- BEFORE SURGERY
- DURING SURGERY
- AFTER SURGERY
- SAME DAY SURGERY CHECKLIST
- FOLLOW UP CARE

Same Day Surgery Checklist

This checklist will help you prepare for your surgery. Check off each item to avoid cancellation or unnecessary delays.

1. Arrival times vary, so check with the surgical facility to allow sufficient preparation time.



2. Insurance forms and/or cards should be brought with you. A clerk will help you fill them out.



3. Pre-op history and examination from your doctor are usually necessary for any procedure requiring general anesthesia.



4. Lab tests may consist of urine and blood samples. These may be done on the day of surgery or 1-2 days in advance.



5. Wear comfortable clothes, such as a jogging suit. Leave all jewelry and valuables at home.



6. Arrange a ride home beforehand with a responsible adult, since you may feel drowsy after surgery.



7. Don't eat anything after 9 p.m. the evening prior to surgery.



8. Don't drink anything after midnight (even water) or have candy or chew gum. This is to reduce the likelihood of your vomiting and breathing in stomach contents during surgery.



9. If you feel ill or have a fever, call your doctor. Your doctor will decide if it's safe to proceed with surgery.