Patient Resources

    General Information for Patients

    1

    Family

    Friends and family members may wait in the waiting area. Coffee, water and restrooms are available.

    2

    Visiting

    Your nurse will determine when you can have visitors during recovery.

    3

    Hours

    ASC Hours: 6AM - 5PM

    4

    Parking

    Convenient parking is available on the north side of Bhatti Surgery Center.

    5

    Insurance

    Bhatti Surgery Center accepts most health plans and is Medicare- and Medicaid-certified.

    Pre- and Post-Surgery Information

    Preparing for Surgery

    • Follow the doctor's orders for taking any prescribed medications prior to your surgery, especially blood thinners, aspirin and NSAIDs
    • Make arrangements for a friend or family member to bring you home and to be available after you are home
    • Bhatti Surgery Center will contact you to:
    • Obtain insurance and health information and review surgery instructions and special medication orders
    • Verify if the procedure will require you to remove jewelry, acrylic nails and/or nail polish
    • Help you transfer essential medical records from your doctor's office to Bhatti Surgery Center
    • Confirm date and time of surgery


    Day Before Surgery

    • Notify your surgeon if there is a change in your physical condition. This includes cold or flu (such as sore throat, runny nose, cough, rash or fever)
    • Take a shower or bath the night before or the morning of surgery
    • Do not use alcohol or tobacco within 24 hours of surgery
    • Take morning medications that have been approved by your surgeon with only a sip of water (If you use an inhaler, please remember to bring it along)
    • If you have Diabetes, check your blood sugar in the morning before your arrival. Follow your doctor's instructions for insulin (they may recommend a reduced or skipped dose). If you are on insulin, please remember to bring it along.
    • Bring appropriate cases for eyeglasses, contact lenses, and/or hearing aids
    • Collect and bring all paperwork related to your surgery, including your insurance information and list of medications
    • Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes
    • Leave valuables at home
    • Do not wear make-up, jewelry, nail polish or artificial nails, unless otherwise directed


    When You Arrive

    • Check in with our receptionist at your scheduled arrival time (If you are under the age of 18, you must be with a parent or legal guardian)
    • Sign consent forms (Do not sign the forms unless you completely understand the procedure)
    • Meet your surgical team to discuss your procedure and anesthesia
    • The nurse will record your height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiratory rate
    • You will be asked to change into a surgical gown
    • An IV may be placed into a vein in your hand, wrist or arm
    • You will be asked to clearly identify your procedure site with the surgical team


    In the Operating Room

    • You will be connected to monitors that will continuously assess your vital functions
    • An anesthetic will be administered to ensure your comfort during the procedure
    • A staff member will keep your family or friends informed about your well-being


    After Your Surgery

    • You will be moved to a recovery room, where the nurses will closely monitor your progress
    • You may feel confused, drowsy and dizzy. At the appropriate time, the nurse will help you sit up, stand and walk
    • Your nurse will determine when a family member or frienhd will be able to visit with you
    • Tell the nurse if at anytime you feel cold, pain or nausea
    • You will stay in the recovery area until your anesthetist, recovery nurse, and surgeon are certain you are ready to be discharged
    • Your nurse will discuss your home instructions with you. The instructions will provide information regarding diet, activity, and incision care that are specific to your surgery
    • We will ask your pre-arranged driver to transport you home
    • We recommend that a friend or family member stay with you for up to 24 hours after discharge


    Pain Management

    • Your surgeon may prescribe medications to ensure your comfort and well-being during your recovery


    At Home

    CALL YOUR SURGEON IF...

    • Pain increases and becomes severe
    • You have a fever above 101 F
    • There is an increase in bleeding
    • There is drainage or unpleasant odor
    • Your incision opens or becomes red, swollen, firm, feels warm or has become increasingly sore
    • You have nausea or vomiting
    • You have unexplained pain or swelling
    • You have change in color, pain, swelling or numbness in your fingers or toes
    • You have a sudden change in vision following eye surgery