No, we do all of the preoperative appointments at the main office
Before surgery you must have an empty stomach. The possibility of complications increases if any food or drink is in your stomach because it can cause vomiting before, during and after the anesthetic. When to stop eating and drinking: If your surgery is scheduled between 7:00 AM and noon: DO: eat a light meal the …
If you will be staying overnight: Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes/pajamas and cotton underpants with loose waistbands toothbrush/toothpaste and other personal hygiene items If needed, pack contact lenses case and supplies and/or glasses, your inhaler and CPAP mask Unless instructed by your doctor, leave all other medications at home Robe Nightgown (the hospital will provide non-slip socks) …
You have just undergone surgery and now it is your turn to play an important role in the long-term success of your surgical treatment. Surgery and the recovery period can be a difficult time. It is normal to have many questions and concerns. The following guidelines are presented with the goal of helping you recover …
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This includes: Hysteroscopy Dilation and Curettage Tubal sterilization Laparoscopy Uterine ablation Essure procedure Minor vaginal procedures
This includes: Exploratory Laparotomy Hysterectomy Myomyectomy Uterine prolapse surgery
Please refer to the major surgery postoperative instructions above as well as the following:
A urinary catheter is a thin tube placed in the bladder to drain urine. Urine drains through the tube into a bag that collects the urine. You may be sent home with a catheter if you are not able to urinate on your own or during and after some types of surgery. If you go …
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