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Are all of the providers covered by my insurance?
It is important that you know, before surgery, what is covered by your insurance. Find out whether or not your coverage includes the surgery, anesthesiologist, even the procedure itself. We have staff members in this office to help answer those questions, and it often begins with an authorization or approval prior to surgery.
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Can I bring my home medications?
A lot of patients want to bring their medications from home for their surgery. I think it is important that we have an accurate list of your medications, but we ask that we give the medications at the hospital. The reason for this is that I may have recommend medications that may interact with your home medications. Please allow us to monitor your medications while you’re in the hospital and make recommendations after your surgery.
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Can I drink alcohol the night before surgery?
Please do not drink alcohol the night before your surgery. This can interfere with your anesthetic on the day of surgery.
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Do I have to donate my blood before surgery?
Many patients ask about donating their own blood prior to surgery, or a family member donating blood for them. Typically we do not require this before surgery. New techniques in preserving blood, or even giving your own blood back, have prevented the need for you to donate prior to surgery.
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Do I need to pre register for my surgery?
We may ask you to pre-register in the hospital or the surgery center. This may involve you having to go to the center before the surgery and fill out paper work. All of this makes the day of surgery much smoother.
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Do I need to quit smoking?
Obviously I recommend all of our patients to do their best to quit smoking. We know that smoking has been related to delayed healing, so I recommend everyone to consider quitting. Is it absolutely necessary for your surgery? Of course not. We are not trying to change your life; we are just trying to get you back in your game.