Before Your Visit:

Here are some general guidelines to help you and your family prepare for your visit to the Surgery Center of Lynchburg. Please view our Patient Privacy Policy before your visit.

• Be prepared to bring your driver's license and insurance card(s) with you.
• Do not eat or drink anything after midnight prior to your surgery. For afternoon surgery, you may drink clear liquids before 7:00 am, then nothing by mouth.
• Call your surgeon if you develop a cold, fever or respiratory problem prior to surgery.
• If you take any new medications prior to your surgery, please notify your doctor immediately.
• For your own comfort, we suggest you wear loose-fitting clothes and slip-on shoes.

Day of Surgery:

• Bathe or shower the morning of your surgery to minimize the chance of infection.
• Women should remove all make-up and nail polish.
• Arrive one hour prior to your scheduled surgery time. This will allow adequate time for all necessary admission procedures.
• Please bring your co-pay (check, cash or credit card), and leave all other valuables at home, including wallet and jewelry.
• Due to space limitations, please limit visitors to two per patient.
  
• If your child is having surgery, feel free to bring a favorite stuffed toy or security blanket for added reassurance.
• Do not smoke immediately before or after receiving an anesthetic. Smoking may interfere with the anesthetic and frequently produces nausea during the recovery period.
• Your surgeon will provide post operative instructions regarding diet, rest and medications.
• Please arrange for someone to drive you home following the surgery and to stay at home with you for a day.