Before Your Surgery

 

Preparing for Your Surgery

As you prepare for surgery, there are many things you may want to consider. We have included information that may be helpful as you prepare for your surgery. Some of those questions might include:

• Pre-operative visit to your primary care physician
You should have an appointment in your medical or primary care physician’s office five to seven days before your surgery. This will serve as the physical exam required to ensure you can have surgery and may include laboratory tests, x-rays, and an EKG.

• When to stop medications
Sevens days before surgery stop all medications containing aspirin and anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin, Motrin, Naproxen, etc. These medications may cause increased bleeding. If you are on Coumadin, you will need special instructions from your doctor who prescribed it. Continue taking your regular medications.

• Making hotel arrangements as necessary
Accommodations for yourself, your coach, or family members can be made by contacting any of the following hotels/motels:

Chase Suites Hotel 5922 Vandervoort Drive Lincoln, NE 402/483-4900	Hampton Inn South 200 South 68th Plaza Lincoln, NE 402/420-7800
Holiday Inn Express 8801 Amber Hill Court (Off of Highway 2 – across from Wal-Mart South) Lincoln, NE 402/423-1176	AmericInn 8701 Amber Hill Court (Off of Highway 2 – across from Wal-Mart South) Lincoln, NE 402/420-0027

(For additional hotels, please visit our website at www.SaintElizabethOnline.com)