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Surgery Test Preparation
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What Should I Do the Week Before Surgery?
You will need to complete any blood work, chest x-rays, EKG, or other testing as ordered by your physician at least 3 days before your surgery date. The test results should be sent to the Uro Health Institute. You should be called the day before your surgery by a pre-testing nurse to verify the time of surgery and any other information.
Phone- (309) 888-4000 ext. 18
Please be prepared to provide:
- Your name
- Your date of surgery
- Your surgeon's name
- Procedure to be done
The pre-testing nurse will review your instructions with you.
What Should I Do the Evening Before Surgery?
Please do any of the preoperative preparations (such as an enema) as instructed.
An Uro Health pre-testing nurse will give you instructions on when to stop eating and drinking. If you have not received instructions or are unsure of what to do, you should stop eating, drinking, or smoking after midnight. Do not chew gum or suck on breath mints, hard candy, or ice chips.
What Should I Do the Morning of Surgery?
Do not take any medications unless you were instructed to do so.
If you are running a temperature, vomiting, have diarrhea, a rash or cold symptoms (i.e. cough, sore throat, or a cold sore) prior to surgery, please contact us. Surgery may need to be delayed.
Please remember:
- Dentures and glasses will be removed prior to going to surgery
- No wigs may be worn to surgery
- No fingernail or toenail polish
- No jewelry, hair pins, contacts, makeup, and barrettes
What should I Bring to the Uro Health Institute?
Please Bring:
- Any medications instructed to bring, including your inhaler, insulin, nitroglycerin, or eye drops (if applicable)
- Loose comfortable clothing
Please DO NOT bring with you:
- Fine jewelry
- Large amounts of money
- Irreplaceable items
What Happens After I Arrive at the Uro Health Institute?
Upon arriving at the Uro Health Institute, you will check in at the front desk first. A nurse will then bring you to the pre operative area. Your family or friends will be asked to wait in the surgical waiting area until the nurse has completed your pre-operative process. You will change into a gown and a locker will be provided for your belongings. The nurse will take you temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and start an IV. You will also sign your surgery permit and receive and pre-op medications that have been ordered.
What Does Surgery Involve?
Following surgery, you may spend an hour in the recovery room before you are discharged. A nurse will monitor your vital signs and progress giving you medication for pain as needed. While in recovery, your doctor usually meets with your family to let them know how you are doing and answers any questions.
What Does Discharge Involve?
You will remain in the recovery unit for approximately 1 to 4 hours following your surgery (post-op). You must be alert, take fluids without vomiting, and urinate before discharge,
Your nurse will give you written discharge instructions based on your physician's orders. Do not drive or drink alcohol for 24 hours after surgery. Please make arrangements to have someone drive you home from the hospital. Also plan to have a competent caretaker available to stay with you and assist you the day and night of surgery.
Your nurse can give you a prescription to be filled or called into the pharmacy of your choice.
If you have any questions or concerns during your stay, please contact your nurse.
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