Preparing for Surgery

 

PREPARING FOR SURGERY

1. If you take regular medications, ask your healthcare provider if you should take them before surgery. If instructed to, take the medications with a small sip of water.

2. A staff member will call you before your procedure with instructions and arrival time. Arrival time is when you are expected at Dearborn Surgery Center, not the start time of your procedure. We schedule your arrival time to provide adequate preparation for your surgery and we make every attempt to respect your valuable time. ***During your pre-procedure phone call, you will be provided any insurance co-pay or deductible payments that apply. These payments are due prior to your procedure. You may pay these by credit card during the call, or remit cash payment to the Dearborn Surgery Center no later than 48 hours prior to your scheduled procedure. If you are a 100% self-pay client, your procedure and anesthesia fees are due in full prior to your procedure.

3. Arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home after surgery and stay with you afterward, as needed. This person should also be prepared to stay at the facility during your procedure. Your identified responsible adult will be requested to sign discharge documents.

4. Do not eat and do not drink anything after midnight before your procedure, unless directed otherwise. This includes water, mints, and gum. You can brush your teeth or rinse your mouth, but don’t swallow any water. If you eat or drink after midnight, your surgery may be cancelled.

5. If you smoke or use other tobacco products, quit or cut down a few weeks before surgery. Your healthcare provider may give you specific instructions.*

6. For your safety, please shower/bathe the day of your surgery. This will assist in reducing the risk of infection.

7. Your surgeon may have to cancel your procedure if you do not remove your jewelry/piercings. Please remove and leave at home. If you have a new piercing, return to jeweler and request plastic inserts.

8. Follow any other instructions you are given.

9. To cancel your procedure, we ask that you notify us at least 24 hours in advance. 1-313-253-2000.

10. If you are scheduled for a colonoscopy, you must take the prep ordered/given to you by your physician. Failure to drink preparation on the day before your procedure will result in your procedure being rescheduled.

* Please note Dearborn Surgery Center, as well as the Dearborn Medical Park Facility, is a non-smoking facility for all visitors.