Home For Patients Instructions for surgery

BEFORE SURGERY

Follow all the instructions given by your surgeon. If you have any questions regarding these preparations, please call the doctor. Improve physical conditioning and nutrition days before the surgery, because good general health helps a person recover faster.

Arrange for pickup:

Ask a relative to pick you up after the surgery. If you cannot arrange for someone then inform your doctor. In that case, the surgery would be rescheduled to a date of your convenience when you can get someone to assist you back home.

Allergies:

Make a list of all your allergies and bring it on the day of the procedure.

No drinking or smoking:

Smoking and consumption of alcohol should be stopped or reduced days before the surgery. These habits may lead to complications during the procedure.

Medications:

If you are taking any medications, let your surgeon know. Bring the list of medications you have been consuming.

Provide your contact information:

Our staff will contact you the night before your surgery. We refer to the information given by you to the surgeon. If there is any change in your phone number, please do inform us.

Fingernails:

Since the device that monitors the level of oxygen in the blood is attached to a finger, you should remove nail polish before coming to the center. The device may not function accurately if your fingernails are painted.

THE DAY OF YOUR SURGERY OR PROCEDURE

No food or drink eight hours prior to the procedure:

Do not consume liquids or solids eight hours prior to the surgery. Contact your surgeon for any further queries.

Arrive at least one-and-a-half hours before the surgery:

Arrive at least one-and-a-half hours before your surgery. This is to prepare you for the procedure.

Payment at the time of admission:

Nova Medical Centers requires you to make the payment on admission. Contact Nova Medical Center billing department in advance if you have any questions regarding payment or insurance.

Do not consume liquids or solids eight hours prior to the surgery. Contact your surgeon for any further queries.

AFTER YOUR SURGERY OR PROCEDURE:

You are discharged and sent along with your relative, who will take you back home. A nurse will call you the next day to check your progress. If you develop any problems/complications, please contact your surgeon immediately.

QUICK CHECKLIST:

On the day of the surgery, ensure that you are ready with the following:

  • A list of all your allergies
  • A list of medications that you are currently taking and, if possible, bring your medical records.
  • Any medical insurance information.
  • Your payment information and, if applicable, your insurance identification card.
  • Arrange to have a family member or friend to come and pick you up after the procedure.
  • Wear casual, comfortable clothes – like drawstring or elastic pants and button-up tops – which will accommodate any post-op bandages.