Patient Information
What to Bring:
- 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
Preparation Before Surgery:
- 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)
After Surgery:
- 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