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    Surgery Checklist

    If you're going to have surgery in Eau Claire, taking these simple steps will help ensure a safe surgery and quick recovery:

    • If you smoke, quit. Or at least cut down before surgery. People who don’t smoke heal faster than people who do. Smoking is not permitted in the hospital.
    • Ask your doctor about taking your usual medications for diabetes, blood pressure, heart or breathing problems, or blood thinning. The dosages may need to be adjusted for surgery.
    • Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before surgery, unless instructed otherwise. If you do, your surgery may be canceled.
    • Call your doctor if you get a fever, cold or rash. Your surgery may need to be rescheduled.
    • Prepare or update your advance directive.
    • Plan to have someone drive you to and from the hospital.
    • Plan for extra help. You should arrange for a friend or family member to stay home with you the day of your procedure.

    Day of your surgery:

    • Bathe or shower the night before or the morning of your surgery. Remove all makeup and nail polish.
    • Do not eat or drink anything. Adults may brush and rinse their teeth, but do not swallow.
    • Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
    • Take your medication as directed for your surgery.
    • Do not wear any jewelry.
    • Leave credit cards or large amounts of money at home.
    • Leave pets at home as they are not permitted in the hospital.

    Bring with you:

    • List of medications you are taking, including dosages and times. Leave your pills at home.
    • For overnight stays, bring personal hygiene items such as razor, robe, nonskid slippers and reading material.
    • Walker, crutches or any personal assistive devices, if needed.
    • Storage case with your name on it for glasses, contact lenses, dentures or hearing aids.
    • Insurance card/forms.
    • A copy of your advance directive.
    • A parent or legal guardian if you are under 18 years old.
    • Someone to drive you home. You must have a responsible, licensed adult (18 or older) who can drive you home. You will not be allowed to walk home or use public transportation (bus or taxi).

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