On the day of your surgery, arrive two to three hours before your scheduled surgery time at St. Luke’s Surgical Procedural Care on the 3rd floor of Building A. When you arrive, check in at the front desk. Be sure to bring your ID and insurance cards. After you check in, a nurse will escort you to a private room, and you will be Prepared for surgery.

You can expect to:

• Change into a gown and remove your undergarments
• Empty your bladder
• Discuss your healthcare directive
• Have your vital signs checked (including blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, body temperature, etc.)
• Have an IV started to provide fluids and medication
• Have blood drawn if further testing is necessary
• Meet with your surgeon so they can initial your surgical site and answer any questions
• Meet with your anesthesiologist to discuss the plan for your anesthesia