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THE M ORN ING OF S URGE RY
SHOWE R 2 – THE MORNING OF Y OUR SURGERY
Take your second pre-op shower as indicated on page….. Consult with your care team if
allergic.
Do not apply any kind of product to your body such as lotions, hair spray, gel, pomade,
sunscreen, perfume, cologne or deodorant.
Do not wear any kind of jewelry, including, piercings, watches and wedding rings, to the
hospital.
Take your prescribed medications with a small sip of water unless otherwise instructed
by your surgeon or follow specific instructions from the Pre-Anesthesia team.
Arrive at the hospital on time
DO NOT BRING T HE F OLL OWING ITEMS TO THE HOSPITA L:
Any medications, except those instructed to you by the hospital staff. Some examples of
this include: eye drops, inhalers, birth control pills, nasal spray, and specialty injectable
medications such as Copaxone, Enbrel and Humera.
The hospital will provide you with all other needed medications while you are in the
hospital.
More than $20.
Credit cards unless out of pocket costs are expected.
Valuables, such as jewelry you normally wear every day.
ARRIVAL AT THE HOS PITAL
On your day of surgery, proceed directly to the area instructed during your pre-registration call
or total joint class. You will be greeted by a patient registration staff member who will complete
the admission process. Feel free to bring some reading materials/activities to occupy your time
prior to surgery.
