Unless otherwise specified by your physician, plan to arrive at the Hospital one hour before your surgery is scheduled.
	Be prepared to sign consent forms and complete admission paperwork. Don't forget to bring your driver's license and insurance card. (See pre-operative forms)
	A registered nurse will conduct an initial questionnaire and verify the procedure and site to prepare you for surgery.
	You will be given the opportunity to discuss your anesthesia options prior to your procedure. We encourage you to ask questions or express any concerns you might have at that time.
	Depending upon the type of anesthesia you receive, you may go to the recovery room after surgery where you will be closely monitored by a registered nurse for approximately 30 minutes to an hour. Actual recovery time is different for each individual.
	You will be taken to Step-Down Recovery Room where your family will join you while you relax in a reclining chair. You will be observed there by the nursing staff prior to going home.
	We will assess any discomfort you have by asking you to rate your pain. We will ask you to rate your pain on a 0 to 10 basis with 0 being no pain and 10 being the worst pain you have experienced. This allows us to appropriately treat your discomfort and assess the effectiveness of any medications you are receiving.
	If you are scheduled to go home the day of surgery, you will be assessed by an RN prior to discharge to assure that you have met our requirements for discharge. Please ask any questions or express any concerns at this time to enable us to be sure you and your family are well informed about your post operative care and are confident leaving our facility. You will be escorted to your car by one of our staff.