Pre-Surgery Checklist

The following checklist will help you prepare for your surgery. Please take the time to plan ahead for your procedure so that your recovery goes as smooth as possible.

1. Do not eat or drink after midnight before your procedure.
2. Communicate with your employer that you will be having surgery. You may have special restrictions when returning to work that you and your employer need to plan for.
3. Make sure you have someone that can help you the first 2-3 weeks after surgery with chores, changing dressings, etc…. This is especially important the first week, as your pain level may limit your ability to do simple tasks.
4. Do not take anti-inflammatories (Advil, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Motrin), herbal remedies or high doses of vitamin E one week before your surgery. You may take Tylenol.
5. Arrange your home to be as comfortable as possible before surgery, so that no obstacles are encountered after surgery.
6. Arrange transportation to and from the surgery center ahead of time.
7. Call the surgery center the morning of surgery to confirm your scheduled surgery and expected arrival time. Sometimes the schedule may be slightly advanced or delayed.
8. Arrange your Physical Therapy before surgery by contacting our physical therapy referral coordinator. Your first therapy visit should be scheduled within the first week after surgery.
9. Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes the day of surgery.
10. Remove all jewelry and leave at home.