brentwood orthopedic & spine surgery center 

 

 

Preparing for a Procedure 

 

  The Day Before Surgery 

 

• Arrange for a responsible adult to accompany you to the Surgery Center and drive you home after surgery 

• Arrange for someone to stay with you 24 hours after surgery 

• Please DO NOT eat or drink anything after midnight the night before surgery 

• Please DO NOT drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before surgery 

• Please DO NOT take any aspirin or medication containing aspirin 24 hours before surgery 

• One of our nurses will call you to go over your pre-operative instructions and answer any questions. 

 

 

 

   Day of Surgery 

 

• If you take blood pressure or heart medication take it in the morning with a small sip of water. 

• If you are a diabetic, check with your physician regarding your medication. 

• Arrive one hour prior to your scheduled surgery time unless instructed otherwise. 

• Please leave all valuables at home including contacts, jewelry and money. 

• Please shower or bathe the morning of the surgery or night before the surgery. 

• Please DO NOT use powders, lotions, creams or oils. Deodorant may be used. 

• DO wear comfortable clothing that you can change easily and will not bind the site of our surgery. 

• Dentures and hearing aids may be worn. 

• DO bring your insurance card/ information with you. 

• Make sure you have someone to drive you home. Your procedure will be cancelled if you do not have any adult to take you home. 

 

 

   After Surgery 

 

• Expect to spend approximately 30 to 60 minutes in the Recovery Room depending upon your procedure. 

• Our nurses and physicians will answer your questions and go over your post-surgical instructions. You will receive a written copy of these instructions. Please follow them carefully. 

• YOU MUST HAVE A RESPONSIBLE ADULT AVAILABLE TO DRIVE YOU HOME AND ASSIST YOU FOR 24 HOURS AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE. 

 

   

•  For 24 hours Please DO NOT:

        

       > Drive a vehicle 

       > Operate any machinery 

       > Drink alcoholic beverages 

       > Take sleeping pills or tranquilizers without doctor permission 

 

• Do NOT take part in any strenuous activity until advised by your surgeon. 

• Follow the post-operative instructions given by your surgeon. 

• One of our nurses will call you the day following your surgery or the next business day to make sure that you are recovering comfortably. 

• If at any time after the surgery, you are having any post-op difficulties, please call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room.