Pre-Op Instructions
Before Your Surgery or Procedure
Sometime before your procedure date, contact us at (865) 380-9070 to make a pre-op appointment. When you come in for your interview please bring your insurance card, a photo ID and a list of any medications you may be taking.
- Your doctor or the facility's nurse will instruct you as to what time you are to stop eating and drinking prior to your procedure.
- If you take medication for any condition, ask your doctor and/or the facility's nurse whether or not to take it the day of your procedure.
- For women, if there is any possibility you are pregnant, please notify your doctor and the facility's nurse.
- Leave all valuables at home, including watches, rings, jewelry and wallets.
- Notify your physician of any change in your health, such as a cold, fever or sore throat.
- For your safety, please arrange for an adult to drive you home afterwards. You will not be allowed to drive yourself home.
Day of Your Surgery or Procedure
- Arrive promptly at the scheduled time. This will allow adequate time for all necessary admission procedures.
- Be sure to bring any paperwork your doctor gave you, such as test results or your medical history, and a list of medications you are taking.
- Upon arrival, you will change into a gown and slippers which we provide. You will be asked to remove all jewelry, contact lenses, dentures and any prosthesis.
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