Patient Information

• All medications in their original bottles; this includes over-the-counter medications
• Drivers license and insurance card
• Patient forms that your physicians office gave you to fill out (these include patient history and anesthesia questionnaire)
• Any crutches, braces, or other devices needed after surgery
• Documents requiring your doctor’s signature

For overnight stay:

• Clothing
• Nightgown/Pajamas
• Robe
• Comfortable clothing (sweatpants, loose shirts)
• Slippers
• Shoes
• Toiletries
• Razor
• Toothbrush/Toothpaste
• Soap/Shampoo
• Feminine Hygiene Products
• Tissues
• Book
• Glasses
• Other

• Do not eat or drink anything after midnight, not even water
• Follow your physician’s instructions for taking prescriptions, insulin and over-the-counter medications for the day of surgery
• Follow the “night before surgery” instructions that you will be given at your pre-admission appointment. These include:
  • Do not smoke, chew gum, or use mints after midnight
  • Remove colored nail polish on fingers and toes
  • Please leave all valuables at home or give to someone to hold (jewelry, phones, electronic devices, wallets, purses)

• Plan ahead to have a responsible adult drive you home once you are discharged
• Ask any questions you have to the Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas team
• Get your medications filled right away
• Make your follow-up care appointment with your physician

• Patient Rights and Responsibilities
• Privacy Notice HIPAA

• Sus derechos y responsabilidades
• Preguntas Hechas con Frecuencia
• Su privacidad