Preparing for Your Surgery Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
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Preparing For Your Surgery Centra Lynchburg General Hospital 434.200.3023 On the day of your procedure check in at the Registration Department located at the Terrace Entrance # of Centra Lynchburg General Hospital on Thomson Drive. Surgicare is located adjacent to Registration. Bring photo ID and Insurance cards. Free valet parking is available for patients and visitors. # Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital 434.200.4147 On the day of your procedure, check in at the Registration Department located at the Oak Lane Entrance # of Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital. Bring photo ID and Insurance cards. Free valet parking is available for patients and visitors. # We are here to serve you Thank you for choosing Centra for your surgery. This is an important time for you and your family. Understanding what to expect can make your hospital experience more positive and improve your recovery. The information in this booklet is intended to prepare you for a smooth and successful surgery and recovery. Table of contents Preregistration .............................................................................................................................................................2 Details of your scheduled surgery ..............................................................................................................................2 What to do if you become ill or need to cancel before your surgery .......................................................................2 Preparing to come to the hospital ..............................................................................................................................3 Preparing skin night before surgery ...........................................................................................................................4 Information for family & visitors ...............................................................................................................................5 Admission to The Surgery Center ..............................................................................................................................6 The operating room ....................................................................................................................................................6 Post anesthesia care unit (recovery room) .................................................................................................................7 Returning to your room after surgery ........................................................................................................................7 Managing your pain ....................................................................................................................................................8 Exercises for your recovery .........................................................................................................................................9 Home care instructions .............................................................................................................................................10 Questions to ask your doctors and nurses before surgery ......................................................................................11 Resources ....................................................................................................................................................................12 Centra is comprised of Centra Lynchburg General Hospital, Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital, Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital, Centra Southside Community Hospital and numerous other facilities and programs throughout Virginia. Preregistration If you have not already spoken to one of our representatives, please call 434.200.4545 or toll free 888.671.8923 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. It is important this be completed prior to the day of your surgery to facilitate events the day of your procedure. Details of your scheduled surgery Centra provides high quality, patient-focused care. You are scheduled for ambulatory surgery (also called same-day or outpatient surgery). Our highly skilled, caring staff will support you throughout your surgical experience. Day of arrival: G Your ARRIVAL time is NOT your procedure time. Please arrive early as instructed to allow hospital personnel appropriate time to prepare you for your surgery. Failure to arrive on time may result in your procedure being moved to a later time or cancellation . G ALL patients MUST STOP at registration. G Bring a photo ID and insurance cards. (Even if you have been pre-registered by phone). IMPORTANT: You will receive final CONFIRMATION OF YOUR ARRIVAL TIME the evening prior to your procedure by an automated phone message. Be SURE to provide the hospital with the contact number with which you wish to receive the confirmation call. Your time may change due to scheduling events in the operating room. DATE OF SURGERY: Please arrive at the Registration Department at: a.m./p.m. Allow adequate time to park. Please be aware that your procedure may not start exactly on time due to unforeseen events in the operating room. If you have any questions or concerns prior to your procedure, please call the Preoperative Nurse Educator at: G 434.200.2177 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday G Or, you may call your surgeon’s office directly. What to do if you become ill or need to cancel before surgery If you become ill, such as with a cold, cough or fever before surgery, OR need to cancel, please call: G Centra Lynchburg General Hospital at 434.200.1177 and notify your surgeon’s office. G Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital at 434.200.7407 and notify your surgeon’s office. If your surgery date or time needs to be changed for any reason, it is the responsibility of your surgeon’s office to notify you. 2 Preparing to come to the hospital If you were provided a BLOOD BRACELET , you MUST bring it to the hospital the day of your surgery. Failure to do so will result in a repeat blood draw and delay in your procedure. Please be advised that it is Centra policy not to perform elective medical procedures on women who are or may be pregnant. As part of your pre-operative procedures and tests, a pregnancy test may be ordered. Diet store them in during surgery. Glasses are G DO NOT eat or drink anything after midnight preferred. the night before surgery. This includes water, gum, candy and/ or mints. G Brush your teeth; be careful NOT to swallow any toothpaste and/or water. G NO food or milk products after midnight the night before surgery. Clear liquids are allowed G Wear comfortable street clothes to the hospital up to _________ a.m./p.m. the day of surgery. that you can wear home after surgery. NOTHING by mouth after this time. G Do NOT smoke before your surgery. CLEAR LIQUIDS INCLUDE: Fruit juice without SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED AT ANY pulp, carbonated beverages, apple juice, white CENTRA FACILITY. grape juice, tea without milk, black coffee, Gatorade, Kool-Aid, Hawaiian Punch, non-pulp G Do NOT consume alcohol prior to your surgery. popsicle. NO ORANGE OR GRAPEFRUIT JUICE. G Leave valuables at home if at all possible. Do Medications NOT bring valuables, such as jewelry, G Take medications as instructed by your surgeon pocketbooks and wallet. or the preoperative nurse educator. G If you will be admitted after surgery, pack only G DO bring all medications (include insulins, essential items such as toilet articles, nightwear, inhalers, nebulizers, CPAP machines, herbs and slippers and eyeglasses. Leave your belongings supplements, etc.) in the car, and ask one of your family members to bring them to your room after your surgery. G Tylenol/Acetaminophen is the ONLY over-the- counter pain medicine that will not thin your G DO bring a warm pair of socks. Depending on blood. Ask your surgeon or nurse educator your procedure, you may be permitted to wear about your prescription pain medicines. them in the operating room. Additional preparations G It is advised that you bring an extra pair of G Do NOT use powder, hairspray, lotion or underwear to have if the need arises. perfume prior to your surgery. G Bring a pillow and leave in your car for support G Do NOT wear contact lenses to the hospital. If and positioning at discharge. you must have them, be sure to bring a case to VERY IMPORTANT: At the time of discharge, you MUST have a driver that will assume responsibility for you when leaving the hospital. If an appropriate driver is not pre-arranged, your procedure will be canceled. NOTE: The hospital is NOT responsible for the loss or theft of any personal item(s). It is recommended you have a family member responsible for your personal items, including dentures and glasses. Books, magazines, electronic devices, etc. are permitted. We encourage their use as they can help with diversion and comfort techniques. However, the hospital will not assume responsibility, and it is recommended your name and address be affixed to any such item. 3 Preparing skin night before surgery – bathe and shower only as directed K SHOWER (or bathe) before surgery. DO NOT use lotions, powders, perfumes or hairspray after your shower for surgery. K Skin prep applies to you if checked. To assist in preparing the skin and decreasing the risk of infection Centra has chosen disposable pre-moistened cloths. You will receive a package from the Pre-Surgery Center to use the night before your surgery. Night before your surgery G Take a shower if you are able to do so. G Wait two hours after shower before using the Sage 2