Your Surgery

•  Sometime before your surgery date, a staff member from  the Ohio Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center will call you to confirm your surgery time. They will ask you questions regarding current or past medical conditions, allergies and medications you are taking. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have, and be sure to let the staff know of any special needs.

•  The Ohio Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center Staff will also call you regarding your financial responsibilities.

•  Your doctor or the The Ohio Valley Ambulatory Surgery  Center nurse will instruct you as to WHAT TIME YOU ARE TO STOP EATING AND DRINKING prior to surgery.

•  If you take medication for any conditions, ask your doctor and/or the Ohio Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center's nurse whether or not to take it the day of the surgery.

•  For women, if there is any possibility that you are pregnant, please notify your doctor and/or the Ohio Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center's nurse.

•  Leave all valuables at home, including watches, rings,  jewelry and wallets.

•  Please notify your surgeon of any change in your health, such as a cold, fever or sore throat.

•  For your safety, please arrange for an adult friend or family  member to drive you home. They will be required to wait at the Ohio Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center for you until you are discharged.

•  If you have any questions, please call us at 740.423.4684

DAY OF SURGERY

•  Arrive promptly at the time instructed during your pre-op  call. This will allow adequate time for all necessary admission procedures.

•  Please bring your insurance identification cards and photo ID. If special financial arrangements are necessary, please call the Ohio Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center prior to admission.

•  Be sure to bring any paperwork your doctor gave you, such as test

results or your medical history, and a list of medications you are taking.

•  Wear comfortable loose fitting clothing.

•  Upon arrival, you will change into a hospital gown and slippers which we provide. You will be asked to remove contact lenses, dentures, jewelry and any prosthesis.

IN THE RECOVERY AREA

•  After surgery, you will be moved to the Recovery Area  where you will be closely monitored until you are ready to go home. 

•  When you are fully awake, your family will be able to join you. Although the times may vary, most patients are discharged 45 minutes to 1-1/2 hours after surgery.

•  It is perfectly normal to feel discomfort in the area of the surgery. You may also experience some drowsiness or dizziness, depending on the kind of anesthesia you received.

•  Your surgeon will provide specific instructions for care while recovering at home. In the event of difficulty, please call your surgeon.

•  For the first 24 hours following surgery, do not engage in strenuous activities, do not drink any alcoholic beverages, drive, or make any critical decisions.

•  A nurse from the Ohio Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center will call you within a day or two to evaluate how you are recovering at home.

•  You will be asked to complete a questionnaire about the care you

received. Your comments will enable us to continue to improve our services.