Confirm Time of Arrival

Your surgeon’s office may have instructed you on what time you need to arrive for your scheduled surgery. If not, a representative from the Center for Health Ambulatory Surgery Center will call with your arrival time 1 business day before your surgery. If you miss this call or do not receive a message from us regarding your surgery arrival time, you may call us at 309.683.4486 between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Change in Health

If your physical condition changes, for example, if you develop a cold, cough, flu-type symptoms, fever or other changes in your health, call your surgeon prior to your arrival at the Center for Health Ambulatory Surgery Center. Your surgeon may determine it is not safe to proceed with your surgery and we will reschedule.

Diet

Eat a light supper that will not upset your stomach.

Do not eat after midnight (or 8 hours before your scheduled arrival time).

Do not drink alcohol, take any illegal drugs, chew tobacco or smoke within 24 hours prior to surgery. It is recommended that patients stop smoking at least one month before surgery.

Medications

Ask your physician about your prescription drugs. Some medications must not be taken for a specific amount of time prior to surgery (i.e. blood thinners). Please discuss your medication list with your primary care physician to determine when and how to reduce / discontinue medications, as well as when and how to restart them after surgery. DO NOT stop taking medications without your physician’s guidance. Ask your physician what medications you should take on the day of surgery.

Responsible Driver

Remind your responsible adult that he/she will be accompanying you to the CFHASC for your procedure. It is recommended that this person remain with you the rest of the day and throughout the next night to monitor any post-op reactions.

Review instructions for Day of Surgery and Returning Home.