Preparing for Your Surgery

1. You and your surgeon have decided that your scheduled procedure will be performed at Physician's Choice Surgicenter .
   
2. Questions regarding your health will be asked. The information you provide will assist us in
   preparing you for your surgical experience.
   
3. Depending on the nature of your surgery and the type of anesthesia ,additional testing may be necessary.
   
4. Our staff will call you the day before your surgery to tell you the time to arrive at the surgery center. Have a list of any medications that you are presently taking, prescription and non-prescription. Include a list of any allergies (if any). If you have not heard from us by 2 pm the day prior to your surgery, please call 718.322.9800
   
5. Bathe or shower and brush your teeth before coming to the Ambulatory surgery center. Do not swallow any water when rinsing your mouth.
   
6. Bring a case for eyeglasses/contact lenses because you may not be allowed to wear them to surgery.
   
7. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
   
8. Have a list of any medications that you are presently taking, prescription and non-prescription. Include a list of any allergies (if any).
   
9. Bring your Medicare or health insurance cards, papers, or identifying number.
   
10. We suggest that you limit the number of people accompanying you to one.
    
11. If you require any sedation for your surgery, a friend or family member must drive you home after the procedure. Your ride home must be with a responsible adult who knows you and is willing to stay with you until you are properly settled and comfortable. This ride must be readily available when you are ready for discharge.
12. Do not eat or drink anything after midnight prior to your scheduled surgery. This includes chewing gum, candy, mints and water.
    
13. Do not wear makeup, nail polish, hairpins or hairclips.
    
14. Do not wear jewelry.
    
15. Do not bring large amounts of cash or valuables. 

The Day of Surgery

1. Physicians Choice Surgienter is conveniently located. Follow the map to our facility. 
   See Office Info.
   
2. Please check in at the reception window to announce your arrival.
   
3. The receptionist may request your insurance card and will make a copy of it.
   
4. You will be instructed to either wait in the reception area or you will be escorted into the pre-operative area.
   
5. In the pre-operative area you will be given further instructions and also will be asked to change into a surgery gown.
   
6. At the appropriate time you will be greeted by your surgery team and escorted to the operating room.
   
7. After your procedure, you will be taken to the recovery area.  
   
8. After you have recovered from your anesthetic, the nurses will provide you with instructions regarding your post-operative home care.