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Scheduling Your Surgery |
- Your physician has discussed your surgery with you and
scheduled it with us.
- Be aware of any changes in your physical condition - such as
sore throat, cold, or fever prior to your surgery.
- Consult your physician if any changes occur.
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The Night Before Your Surgery |
- Please do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night
before surgery: including gum, water, mints, or vitamins unless your anesthesiologist has
given you special instructions stating otherwise.
- This is very important for your safety.
- If you do not follow this rule, your procedure may have to
be delayed or rescheduled.
- If your child is having surgery, your anesthesiologist will
discuss special feeding instructions. If you are taking medications, your
anesthesiologist will give you instructions on what you should do.
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The Morning of Your Surgery |
- DO NOT eat or drink anything in the morning, unless you have
been given special instructions stating otherwise.
- DO NOT wear jewelry or watches.
- DO wear comfortable clothing that you can change easily and
will not bind the site of your surgery.
- DO bring slippers.
- DO leave valuables at home.
- DO remember to bring your insurance card with you.
- DO be here one hour before your surgery (unless instructed
differently) to complete your admission forms, sign your consent, and to visit with your
anesthesiologist.
- Your anesthesiologist will discuss your procedure with you,
tell you exactly what will happen before, during, and after your surgery, and answer any
remaining questions you might have.
- DO bring a friend or family member to wait for you during
surgery.
- Persons under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal
guardian with them to sign the consent forms.
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After Your Surgery |
- You will rest in our recovery room under the care of
specially trained nurses.
- Your anesthesiologist will monitor your condition.
- You may be sleepy or dizzy after your surgery.
- YOU MUST HAVE A RESPONSIBLE ADULT WITH YOU TO DRIVE YOU
HOME.
- Nurses and physicians will answer your questions and give
you instructions.
- You will receive a written copy of these instructions.
Please follow them carefully.
- Be prepared to go home and finish your recovery there.
- Have someone plan to stay at home with you through the
night.
- DO NOT make any important decisions, drive, or operate
machinery for 24-hours after your surgery.
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When You Get Home |
- Patients often experience minor after effects following
anesthesia, such as drowsiness, muscle aches, a sore throat, headaches, or dizziness.
- Nausea may also be present, but vomiting is less common.
- These side effects decline rapidly in the hours following
surgery, but may take several days before they are gone completely.
- The majority of patients do not feel up to their typical
activities the next day, usually due to tiredness or surgical discomfort.
- Plan to take it easy for a few days until you feel back to
normal.
- Know that a period of recovery at home is common and is to
be expected.
- Contact your surgeon if you have questions about what you
can and cannot do, when you can return to work, and how active you can be.
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Your Fee |
- Menomonee Falls Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLP charges a
facility fee.
- This includes charges for the operating room, recovery room,
and other services during your stay.
- This DOES NOT include fees charged by your surgeon,
anesthesiologist, pathologist, radiologist, or miscellaneous charged items that would be
billed separately, if applicable.
Contact your Insurance Company in advance if you have any
questions regarding coverage.
"We are committed to making your surgery as easy and convenient
as possible"
"Thank you for choosing to have your surgery with us"
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