Day of Surgery

Your physician, surgeon and/or the staff at North Texas Hospital will provide you with a list of guidelines you should adhere to prior to entering the operating room. In addition, below are a few basic guidelines you can expect when preparing for your surgery. The information your physician and/or surgeon provides you is the most important and should be followed above anything else.

• Arrive early at least one hour prior to your scheduled appointment.
• Do not eat or drink anything, including water after midnight the night before your surgery.
• Please follow your physician’s specific instructions regarding medication, eating and drinking.
• Make arrangements for transportation to and from the hospital. For safety reasons, you should not travel home alone – even with taxi service.
• Notify your physician if there is any change in your physical condition such as a cold, rash or fever.
• It is a good idea to wear loose, comfortable clothing and leave your valuables at home.
• Do not wear make-up, jewelry or contact lenses. Eyeglasses and hearing aids are fine.
• Please bring:
• Proper identification
• Insurance cards
• Medical forms provided to you by your physician
• A list of medications you are currently taking
• A list of all your allergies
• Any x-rays or diagnostic images