Pre-Operative Instructions

 

  • DO NOT EAT or DRINK ANYTHING AFTER MIDNIGHT THE NIGHT BEFORE YOUR SURGERY (this includes water, gum, mints).
  • You may brush your teeth, rinse and spit.
  • If you take blood pressure medication, you can take this the morning of your surgery with a sip of water.
  • If you are a diabetic, please DO NOT take your diabetic medication the morning of surgery.
  • DO NOT wear nail polish on the surgical foot.
  • Bring your insurance and identification cards with you.
  • If you have an Advanced Directive bring it with you on surgery day.
  • You will need a responsible adult to drive you home, and someone to stay with you for 24 hours after surgery. 
  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing,  
  • Please leave jewelry and valuables at home.
  • Make sure you and your family are healthy with no colds or infection.
  • You will receive a call the business day before your surgery to confirm instructions and answer any questions you may have.
  • Fill your post-op prescriptions before your surgery day so that you don’t have to stop at the pharmacy after surgery.

 

Thank you for choosing Coast Ambulatory Surgery Center. 

We strive to provide the utmost in patient care.

Schedule an Appointment

Please call 805.543.7788 for San Luis Obispo, 805.434.2009 for Templeton, or email us to request an appointment.