- Bring a photo ID (minors do not need ID, but primary insured party does need to bring theirs), your insurance card, and your form of payment.
- Bring your folder if your surgeon gave you one in the office.
- It is okay to eat and drink the day of your surgery. Please do not have a heavy meal just prior to arrival.
- It is okay to shower and brush your teeth the morning of your surgery.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing. If you are having a shoulder surgery, please wear or bring a large button down shirt for after surgery. Sleeves, legs and waistbands should be loose enough to fit over bandages.
- Leave all your valuables at home – including wallet, money, jewelry, and laptops. We cannot be responsible for their safety.
- Please remove all metal piercings and jewelry.
- Bring a case for your contacts, glasses and dentures.
- Bring your post op pain medication with you, if possible.
- Bring inhalers with you if you have asthma or emphysema.
- Bring your CPAP or mouth piece if you use one at home for sleep apnea.
- If you take insulin, bring your insulin and syringes with you.
- Do not wear any lotion or makeup on your face or body the day of your surgery.
- If you have a latex allergy or if you think you may be pregnant, please call the surgical center as soon as possible at (970)-439-1100.
- Do not take any medications containing aspirin, vitamin E, fish oils, omega fatty acids, herbs, or weight loss products for at least seven (7) days prior to the procedure. If you have taken any of these, please inform your surgeon as soon as possible.
- If you take blood thinning medications for your heart, like Aspirin, Coumadin or Plavix, contact your cardiologist or primary care physician for guidance regarding when you should stop and restart your medication.
- You may drive yourself home after the procedure. A responsible adult does not need to accompany you to the surgical center.
- You may take a taxi, bus or any form of public transportation home by yourself.
- Steamboat Surgical Center does not provide crutches. If you are having leg, knee, ankle or foot surgery, your surgeon may require crutches. If so, please arrange to have them prior to your surgery and bring them with you so we may ensure proper fit and use. Some local stores offer crutches for purchase, such as King Soopers, Rite Aid, and Walgreens. You may also try your local community service organizations such as a Senior Center or Goodwill.
- If your surgeon pre-arranged for any durable medical equipment – such as an ice machine, brace, boot or sling – bring these with you.
- Call your surgeon’s office if you develop a cold, sore throat, fever or any other illnesses that occur within a few days of your surgery.
- Feel free to bring reading material or your own digital music and headphones.
- If you have any questions regarding your procedure, please contact your surgeon’s office or the Steamboat Surgical Center at (970)-439-1100.
