Preparing for Surgery
How can I prepare for my surgery?
Careful attention to the following instructions will help to ensure your comfort and reduce the possibility of complications.
Do not eat anything after midnight the day of your surgery, undigested food can cause complications. However, you may have water only up to eight hours prior to arrival. Milk and milk products, including creamer, are not to be taken within eight hours of arrival. Failure to follow any of these instructions may cause your surgery to be postponed or canceled.
Bathe or shower the morning of surgery to minimize the chance of infection.
Remove all make-up, nail polish, jewelry and piercings. Leave all valuables at home. We also suggest that you wear casual, loose clothing, especially when procedures may involve the extremities. During surgery, you will wear a patient gown provided by the center.
If you are scheduled for a general anesthetic or sedation, you must arrange for an adult to drive you home. We also recommend that an adult stay with you for the first night following surgery. A member of our staff will be happy to contact the person you designate when you are ready to leave. If you are from out of town, you may be asked to spend the night in the metropolitan area.
Limit the number of people who accompany you to the center. To maximize the comfort of all visitors, we suggest that adult patients be accompanied by only one person. However, we do welcome both parents of the pediatric patient to remain at the center throughout surgery.
If you experience any health changes prior to the day of surgery, please notify your surgeon. Report even minor changes, such as an elevated temperature, cough or cold.
Refrain from smoking after midnight the day of your surgery.
If you suspect that you are pregnant, please notify your surgeon. Anesthesia and medication may be harmful to the developing fetus.
Please bring your insurance card(s), a picture ID and any financial obligation due at the time of service. This will facilitate the admitting process.
If we have not reached you 2 days prior to surgery to review your medical history, pre-operative instructions and financial arrangements, please call the center.
Language Needs
If you are hearing impaired, please contact us by utilizing TTY-TDD 1-899-659-2656 for any of your questions or your pre-operative interview.
If the patient does not speak English, please have someone who speaks English contact Lowry Surgery Center for assistance with interpretive services.
How are financial arrangements handled?
A single pre-determined fee is charged for each type of procedure, thus providing a reasonably accurate estimate of your cost in advance. The fee includes medications, standard supplies and the use of the operating and recovery rooms. However, implantables, special-order supplies and durable medical equipment are in addition to our standard fees and billed separately to your insurance provider.
Upon your arrival at the center, you will meet with a member of our admitting staff to finalize these arrangements. You will be billed separately for your surgeon's services, as well as for the services of the anesthesiologists, and if applicable, pathologist, radiologist and surgical assistants. Laboratory tests ordered for you will also be handled separately. Most short-stay medical procedures are covered by standard medical insurance. Patients may be asked for a partial payment on admission to the Center, which could include copays, deductibles and coinsurance. However, full payment is required at the time of admittance for non-covered procedures and for patients who do not have medical insurance. Lowry Surgery Center offers a variety of payment plans and self-pay discounts for your convenience. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, cash and personal checks are accepted forms of payment.
