Preparation Tips Before Surgery
You should call Outpatient Surgery at
305-853-1630 to determine the time of your surgery, or consult your physician.
We will complete your registration, have you change clothing if necessary, perform any pre-operative orders that might be required by your physician and answer any questions you might have. Please be on time. A delay in starting your case could affect many other patients that day.
Please notify your surgeon if you develop any sign of illness - even a cold - before the date of your surgery.
The day before surgery
Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the day before your surgery — not even water. (You’d be amazed how many surgeries have to be canceled because people forget this rule.)
Consult your surgeon regarding any prescribed medications.
Do not smoke 24 hours prior to surgery.
The day of your surgery
The morning of your surgery, you may brush your teeth, but don’t swallow the water.
Do not chew gum or eat hard candy the morning of surgery.
Do not bring or wear any jewelry or other valuables to the hospital.
Bring your insurance card.
You may wear your glasses, dentures and hearing aid.
Bring a list of all medications you are currently taking.
Do not wear any eye makeup.
Be sure to wear loose, casual clothing that will be comfortable and easy to put back on after your surgery, including low-heeled, comfortable shoes with non-slippery soles.
Bring a responsible adult to drive you home if discharge is within 36 hours of your surgery.