On the day of your surgery:

1. Make sure you bring the following items with you to the hospital:
• Your insurance card, driver’s license and social security card to ensure that bill your insurance company appropriately
• A living will, durable power of attorney or other advanced directive, if you have one
• A list of all your medications and their strengths, including aspirin, birth control pills, vitamins and prescription medications. Also please make sure to let us know if you are allergic to any medications.
• The names and telephone numbers of two people to contact in case of an Emergency (contacts can include family members, friends or neighbors)
• Any outside X-Ray or other imaging studies relevant to your surgery
• Any written orders your physician has given you
• Children may want to bring a book, favorite toy or blanket
2. Do not eat or drink anything (including water, chewing gum or mints) before surgery unless otherwise instructed by your physician. Eating and drinking can increase the possibility of problems and may cause your surgery to be delayed or canceled.
3. Notify your physician if there is any change in your physical condition, such as a cold, fever or infection, that may cause your surgery to be delayed.
4. If you are a diabetic, check with your physician about the use of insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents.
5. You may wear your contact lenses or glasses, but bring a case for storing them during surgery. You may wear your hearing aid, but bring a case for storage and an extra battery. We will provide a container for dentures if they need to be removed during surgery.
6. Do not smoke the morning of surgery.
7. Do not wear makeup, jewelry or contact lenses and do not  shave area to have surgery (as shaving increases risk of infection).
8. Leave all valuables at home.
9. Be sure to bring loose-fitting clothes to change into after your surgery that can be easily removed once you return home.
10. A responsible adult must be available to receive instructions about your care and drive you home from the hospital after your surgery.