Frequently Asked Questions
To help serve you best, we've made the answers to some
common questions available on our web site. If you have a
question or concern not listed below, please
contact us.
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Who will be taking care of me/family member?
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Can I go to the OR with my child until he/she is asleep?
- When
will my IV be started?
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Will I have a chance to talk with my Surgeon and an
Anesthesiologist?
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What time will I have to be at the facility?
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How long should I plan to be at the facility?
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What should I bring with me to the facility?
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Should I take my medication in the morning before
surgery?
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What time should I stop eating and drinking?
- How
will I feel after surgery?
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When will I get to go home after my surgery?
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What should I do if I have any problems at home after
surgery?
1. Who will be taking care of
me/family member? [ top
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Our staff of Nurses, Doctors and Surgical Techs will
provide all of the care for you or your family member.
2. Can I go to the OR with my child
until he/she is asleep? [
top ]
No, you are not permitted to go into the Surgical
Area. Our staff will be with your child until you see
them again.
3. When will my IV be started?
[ top ]
For adults and older children, your IV will be
started in the Pre-op holding area. For younger children
their IV will be started in the OR after they are
asleep.
4. Will I have a chance to talk with
my Surgeon and an Anesthesiologist? [
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Yes, your Surgeon and one of our Anesthesiologists
will meet with you before your surgery.
Please ask any
questions that you have.
5. What time will I have to be at the
facility? [ top ]
Our Nurses will call you the day before your surgery,
after 1200 (noon) to let you know what time you need to
be at our facility. They may leave a message at home if
you are at work. If you have not received a call by 4:00
pm, please call our facility.
6. How long should I plan to be at the
facility? [ top ]
You will be at the facility until you are ready to go
home. This is generally 1 to 3 hours. Some patients do
require additional monitoring or care before they go
home, some require less. Check with your Doctor or Nurse
if you have specific questions or needs.
7. What should I bring with me to the
facility? [ top ]
You should bring your Insurance Card, your Driver's
license and a list of your medications. Please leave all
other valuables at home.
8. Should I take my medication in the
morning before surgery? [
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When you speak with one of our Nurses, they will let
you know if you can take your medicine the morning of
surgery. If you have questions, please feel free to call
the facility.
9. What time should I stop eating and
drinking? [ top ]
Do not eat or drink anything after midnight before
your surgery. If you do eat or drink before surgery, you
may be sent home and your surgery may be rescheduled.
10. How will I feel after surgery?
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You will most likely have some level of discomfort in
the area of your surgery. You may also be dizzy or
sleepy for several hours. If you are having pain or
nausea, let our Recovery Nurses know, they will try to
help you.
11. When will I get to go home after
my surgery? [ top ]
You will be able to go home when you are awake and
your pain and/or nausea are reasonably under control.
This may be several hours after your surgery is over.
12. What should I do if I have any
problems at home after surgery? [
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You can call your Surgeon's office anytime day or night.
You may also call our facility between the hours of 7am
and 5pm, if you are having trouble getting in touch with
your Surgeon.
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