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To help the staff at Wisconsin Surgery Center prepare for you appointment, one of our friendly and knowledgeable pre-admission nurses will call you at least 48 hours before your scheduled procedure. She will talk with you about the medications you are currently taking and their dosages, as well as your medical and surgical history. Please collect the relevant information and keep it handy for when the nurse calls.
TIP: You may find our handy Personal Medication Log useful for cataloging your prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.
If you have not received a call from a pre-admission nurse within 48 hours of your procedure, or if you have any questions at all, please call us at 414-384-2100 and ask to speak to a pre-op nurse.
General Anesthesia or Sedation
If your procedure involves general anesthesia or sedation, please be sure to follow these important guidelines:
- Patients who are having surgery involving general anesthesia or sedation must make arrangements for a responsible adult to bring them home and stay with them for at least 24 hours following the surgery. A map and driving directions are available in the "Contact Us" section of our website.
- Take nothing by mouth after midnight the night before your procedure. This means you should not drink any fluids, eat food, chew gum, smoke a cigarette, or have a mint.
- If you brush your teeth, do not swallow any water.
- Ask your doctor or pre-admission nurse which medications, if any, you should take the morning of surgery. Take your medications with only a sip of water.
- If you are a diabetic or on blood pressure or heart medication(s), please obtain specific instructions from your physician or contact us for instructions.
These guidelines are for your own safety. An empty stomach will help you avoid vomiting and potentially choking during your procedure.
For All Patients
Following are some guidelines for preparing for your surgery. You can help us ensure your comfort and safety by following these instructions carefully, and sharing them with those who will be caring for you after your procedure.
- Patients who will be having local anesthesia only may typically drive themselves home.
- Patients who are having surgery involving general anesthesia or sedation must make arrangements for a responsible adult to bring them home and stay with them for at least 24 hours following the surgery. A map and driving directions are available in the "Contact Us" section of our website.
- Do not smoke or drink alcohol within 24 hours of your surgery.
- Talk to your pre-admission nurse or doctor if you are taking any herbal remedies. Your doctor may want you to stop taking them before your procedure.
- Be sure to ask whether you should discontinue use of certain over-the-counter medications, such as vitamin E, aspirin, naproxen (Aleve, etc.), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.), and other anti-inflammatories.
- Notify your doctor immediately if there is any change in your physical condition prior to surgery, such as a cold, persistent cough, fever, or any other health-related problems.
- If you must cancel or reschedule your surgery, please contact us as soon as possible to make the necessary arrangements.
- We will make every effort to provide you with appropriate pain control after your procedure. While we may not be able to eliminate your pain, we can lower your pain to a tolerable level. After your surgery, your doctor will write you a prescription for pain medication to take at home. However, since we do not fill prescriptions on-site, you should plan to get your prescription filled at the pharmacy of your choice after your procedure.
The Day of Your Surgery
- Do not smoke or drink alcohol within 24 hours of your surgery.
- Bathe or shower prior to surgery.
- Do not use lotions or oils.
- Remove all makeup as well as all fingernail and toenail polish.
- Remove all jewelry, including body-piercings.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing, such as a sweat suit or an easy-to-button shirt or blouse that is big enough to accommodate a large bandage after surgery.
- Wear comfortable shoes. No high heels please.
- Wear glasses instead of contacts on the day of your procedure. If you must wear contacts, please bring a container for your lenses.
- Be prepared to sign a consent form for the procedure. If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must accompany you and sign the consent form.
- Patients who will be having local anesthesia only may typically drive themselves home.
- Patients who are having surgery involving general anesthesia or sedation must make arrangements for a responsible adult to bring them home and stay with them for at least 24 hours following the surgery. A map and driving directions are available in the "Contact Us" section of our website.
- Please bring only one family member or support person with you on the day of your surgery.
What to Bring
- A copy of your insurance card(s), a photo ID, and necessary payment. (Learn more…)
- To better expedite your registration process, please print off and complete your registration forms, and bring them with you on the day of your procedure.
- Wear glasses instead of contacts on the day of your procedure. If you must wear contacts, please bring a container for your lenses.
- For young children, please bring extra underwear or diapers. You may also want to bring a favorite security item such as a stuffed animal or blanket.
- Please leave all valuables, including jewelry and cash, at home. We cannot be responsible for lost or damaged property.
- Bring a list of your regular medications, both prescription and non-prescription, with you on the day of surgery.
TIP: You may find our handy Personal Medication Log useful for cataloging your prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.
When You Arrive
When you arrive at Wisconsin Surgery Center, a nurse will provide you with a patient gown, slippers, and a locker in which to store your personal belongings. (Please remember to leave all valuables at home. We cannot be responsible for lost or damaged property.) A nurse will then escort you to the pre-operative area, where we will check your blood pressure, temperature, and pulse. We will also ask you to empty your bladder prior to surgery.
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