Patient Resources

General Information for Patients

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Family

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

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Visiting

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

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Hours

ASC Hours: 6AM - 5PM

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Parking

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

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Insurance

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

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Billing

The billing statement will be processed under Bhatti Surgery Center. Bhatti Surgery Center accepts all major credit cards. Please call 952-915-5290 for billing questions and 877-822-6281 for anesthesia billing matters.

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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

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