Please read the following carefully:

• The surgery center staff will contact you at least one week prior to your scheduled surgery date.
• On the day of your pre-operative visit or on the day of surgery please bring your insurance cards; drivers license; a list of all medications that you are taking and/or bring the medications with you; your physicians name (s), address and phone number; bring copies of the report from any recent Blood Work, Chest X-ray or EKG.
• We will make every effort before your surgery to inform you of your deductible and coinsurance  – which will be due on the date of surgery.  The center accepts cash, checks, Discover Card, Visa and MasterCard.
• During your preoperative assessment we will advise you of your arrival time for surgery; this is usually 1 hour earlier than your surgery time.
• If your condition changes before surgery, notify your doctor or Greater New Orleans Surgery Center as soon as possible.  This may include catching a cold, exposure to a communicable disease or any other change in health (i.e. fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or respiratory infection)
• Make arrangements for someone to drive you home after your surgery. You should not use public transportation (buses, taxis, etc.)
• Do not make any plans following your surgery; you will need to rest the remainder of the day.
• Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before surgery.  Please check with your physician regarding your usual medications.  Anything you eat or drink INCLUDING WATER is dangerous.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing and leave all jewelry and valuables at home.  Storage for clothing will be provided, however Greater New Orleans Surgery Center is not responsible for lost or damaged items.
• Contact lenses cannot be worn in the Operating Room. Be sure to bring your case to keep them protected during surgery
• Any body jewlery must be removed. A piercing on other areas of the body can be replaced with a plastic spacer; however if it will interfere with the surgical site area the piercing will have to be removed.
• Have a good night’s rest!
• You and your guest may want to bring a sweater or jacket with you on the day of surgery as the waiting room temperature may vary.
• If additional questions arise, feel free to call the center.