Day of Surgery

• Your surgeon or gastroenterologist will tell you what time to arrive at the center.
• Our center opens at 6am and closes at 6pm.
• Patients who are minors must be accompanied by their parent/legal guardian who will be required to sign the operative permit.

After Surgery

• You will be moved to our post anesthesia care unit where you will undergo close observation. Your doctor will wish to talk with a family member/friend after your procedure, therefore it is important for this person to remain in the building.
• Your physician will provide post-operative instructions and the center will provide a written summary of these instructions prior to your discharge.
• You will need a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you the first 24 hours after your procedure.
• The following activities need to be postponed following the first 24 hours after your procedure:
  • Driving, operating equipment.
    
  • Signing important papers.
    
  • Making important decisions.
    
  • Drinking alcoholic beverages or smoking.

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