For Patients: The Day of Your Sugery
What to Do
The items listed below are meant to prepare you for the day of your procedure/surgery.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes. A shirt that buttons is preferable.
- Leave all valuables and jewelry at home (i.e. wedding band, watch, earrings, body piercing jewelry).
- Do not wear make-up and nail polish (fingers or toes).
- Do not wear contact lenses — glasses can be worn. Bring a case to store your glasses in.
What to Bring
Bring the following items to Madison Surgery Center:
- Insurance card
- Photo ID
- Patient folder and information
- Money for medications you may need to purchase
- Blanket and pillow for the ride home
- Cataract patients should remember to bring their eye kits and drops provided by their surgeon. (Madison Surgery Center does not dispense medications.)
- Children undergoing a procedure should bring their favorite blanket, stuffed animal or toy. A sippy cup or bottle may also be helpful for after the procedure.
- Your patient folder and information
When to Arrive
Expect to arrive one to two hours before the procedure is scheduled. On average, most patients are at the Surgery Center for two to four hours. This includes the time preparing for the surgery, surgery, and your recovery from surgery.
Checking In at Madison Surgery Center
Please come directly to the Surgery Center Reception Desk on the 3rd floor to check in for your procedure/ surgery. You do not need to stop to register before entering the Surgery Center. A nurse will prepare you before your procedure/surgery and explain what to expect during your stay. Your physician, one of their assistants and an anesthesiologist (if applicable) will visit you in the pre-op area before you are taken to the procedure or operating room.