Preoperative Instructions
Upon scheduling surgery, you will be a given an H&P (history and physical) appointment. This appointment consists of answering any questions that you might have regarding your surgical procedure, as well as reviewing your medical history. Should this appointment not be kept, it may result in the cancellation/rescheduling of your surgery. All preoperative blood work and/or clearance must be completed before this appointment in order for my office to obtain the information in a timely manner. You will also be given a prescription for pain medication and an antibiotic. These medications are for after surgery only. You will begin taking the antibiotic the day of surgery until they are gone. You may begin taking your pain medication the day of surgery as needed.
You will also be given a tentative arrival time for the date of your procedure. THIS TIME IS TENTATIVE. This time is subject to change due to health conditions of other patients having procedures that day and emergencies that cannot be predicted. Our office will obtain a phone number so that we may reach you the day before surgery to confirm or change your time, if needed. You must have someone available to bring you and take you home from the facility. Buses and cabs for transportation home are not allowed due to anesthesia.
You cannot have anything to eat or drink for 8 hours before your scheduled time of surgery. This includes coffee, water, gum, hard candy, milk, juice, or food and drink of any kind. Failure to comply will result in the cancellation of your surgery.
Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our office at 702-731-1616 during office hours or our cell phone at 702-471-8779 after hours. My entire staff and I are also available via email through the “Contact Us” button at www.feetmd.com.
You will also be given a tentative arrival time for the date of your procedure. THIS TIME IS TENTATIVE. This time is subject to change due to health conditions of other patients having procedures that day and emergencies that cannot be predicted. Our office will obtain a phone number so that we may reach you the day before surgery to confirm or change your time, if needed. You must have someone available to bring you and take you home from the facility. Buses and cabs for transportation home are not allowed due to anesthesia.
You cannot have anything to eat or drink for 8 hours before your scheduled time of surgery. This includes coffee, water, gum, hard candy, milk, juice, or food and drink of any kind. Failure to comply will result in the cancellation of your surgery.
Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our office at 702-731-1616 during office hours or our cell phone at 702-471-8779 after hours. My entire staff and I are also available via email through the “Contact Us” button at www.feetmd.com.