Preparing for Your Surgery
Before Your Surgery
The first steps to a successful surgery are yours. Follow these guidelines on the days before your surgery.
- One to three days before surgery, expect a five-to-ten minute phone call from the surgery center nurse. Have a pen and paper ready. She will review your medical history and surgical instructions.
- Follow your surgeon’s instructions about taking routine medications.
- Make arrangements for a responsible adult, over the age of 18, to accompany and stay with you for 24 hours after surgery.
- You will be called with your arrival time after 2 p.m. the last working day prior to your surgery.
Your Child and Surgery
We recommend two adults accompany a child: one to drive, and one to provide care.
- Please leave all siblings, other family and friends at home.
- Bring your child a change of clothing.
- Talk to your child about the surgery and what they can expect.
- Encourage your child to ask questions.
- Bring your child’s favorite toy or blanket.
- You can stay with your child until they are taken to the operating room. You will be reunited as soon as possible after surgery.
Contact your surgeon’s office with any questions regarding your surgical procedure.
Day of Surgery
Follow these simple rules to make the day of your surgery safer and more comfortable.
- Do not eat or drink after midnight (unless otherwise directed.) This includes mints, lozenges or gum.
- Bring a list of medications with dosage and frequency information.
- Bathe or shower on the day of surgery.
- Brush your teeth but do not swallow any liquid.
- Do not use makeup, hair spray, lotions, or oils.
- Remove all nail polish and body piercings.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes.
- Leave all jewelry and other valuables at home.
- Bring all sensory/assistive devices including glasses, hearing aids and c-pap machines.
- Be prepared to remove contact lenses.
- If indicated, you must supply guardianship paperwork and/or power of attorney documents. The surgery will be cancelled if these legal documents are not available.
- The anesthesia team will be available to discuss anesthesia options and answer any questions.
- Bring a photo I.D.
- Do not bring children with you on the day of your surgery.
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Discharge
If you are having day surgery:
- Whether you are driving in a car, taking a cab or other public transportation; a responsible adult, over the age of 18, must accompany you and stay with you for 24 hours.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions regarding rest, activity, diet, medications, bathing and returning to work.
- You will be discharged when your doctor determines it is safe for you to leave the facility.
If you are being admitted to the hospital:
- Contact the hospital floor for the visitor’s policy including child visitor restrictions.
- You should anticipate leaving at 11 a.m. on the day your doctor discharges you from the hospital.
We appreciate the confidence you have placed in us and look forward to providing you with the highest quality of medical care. We also welcome any comments or suggestions you may have to help improve our services.
Insurance and Billing
Your surgery and anesthesia charges will be billed to your insurance company. You are responsible to pay any balance as per your individual insurance policy.
If your surgery is not covered by insurance, you are required to pay on or before the day of surgery. An actual bill indicating a total charge will be sent after surgery. Unpaid balances must be paid within 30 days. All major credit cards are accepted.
If you have any questions regarding your insurance or billing, please call us at 860-679-1600.
Office Locations
UConn Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030
Phone: 860-679-8080
Fax: 860-679-1420
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UConn Medical Group
1115 West Street
Southington, CT 06489
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