Lakeview Surgery Centre

• If your procedure is to be performed under local anesthesia, you may eat a light snack or meal prior to surgery. If you are having sedation or a general anesthetic for your procedure, do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your surgery.
• Avoid alcohol and tobacco 24 hours prior to your surgery.
• Remove nail polish before your surgery.
• Leave expensive jewelry and large amounts of money at home.

• You are taking medication for high blood pressure, anticoagulant (blood thinning), diabetes or a nervous disorder.
• You develop a cold, fever, respiratory infection or other illness prior to surgery.
• Women should inform their surgeon if they think they may be pregnant.

• Be present with patient at arrival time to sign paperwork.
• Remain in the facility during their entire visit.
• Bring a copy of the guardianship papers is needed for the chart.

• Bathe or shower the morning of your surgery, as we ask you do not use hair spray, body lotion or apply makeup (especially mascara or lipstick). If you shampoo your hair, be sure it is dry.
• Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing and shoes. We will provide you with a gown, robe and slippers.
• Plan to arrive promptly to allow adequate time for admission procedures.
• Bring a storage case for glasses, contact lenses and/or a hearing aid.
• If you take medication on a daily basis, remember to bring it in the original bottle.
• Bring medical information such as insurance forms, medical cards, payment and any pertinent test results.

• Plan to arrive at the surgery center on time, as you need to fill out paperwork such as a surgical consent form.
• A member of the anesthesiology staff will visit with you to discuss the type of anesthesia you will be given. An adult member of your family or a friend may wait with you until your surgery begins.

After surgery, your surgeon will inform you of what you need to eat and drink, your activity restrictions and medication instructions. Of course, if you have any questions regarding your postoperative recovery, you are encouraged to contact your surgeon.

For 24 hours after your surgery, adhere to the following:

• Do not drive, sign important papers or make critical decisions.
• You must have a family member or friend drive you home after surgery.
• Do not operate machinery, power tools or appliances.
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages.