Houston Pre-Operation

Pre-Operative Instructions

Prepare for a smooth and comfortable operation with Townsen Memorial Health System. As part of our approachable and top-quality healthcare services, please adhere to the provided pre-operative instructions. Trust in our healthcare expertise–employing the latest technologies, treatments, and methods to ensure the highest quality patient-centered care.

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A nurse will contact you 2-3 days before your appointment for Pre-Admission Testing questions and to set up additional pre-operative appointments if necessary. The nursing team will also contact you 24-48 hours prior to your date of procedure for your arrival times and pre-operative instructions.

Do not have anything to eat or drink after midnight before your procedure.

You will not be able to drive after your procedure, so please bring someone with you. They will need to stay with you throughout the appointment.

Please notify our staff two days before your procedure if you are taking medication for diabetes, heart, or blood-thinners (e.g., Heparin, Coumadin, Warfarin, Plavix, etc.).

The Surgery Center where your procedure will be performed will contact you two days prior to your appointment to provide pre-op instructions and any additional information.

Please leave all valuables at home.

If you are scheduled for anesthesia, you must have someone 18 yrs. or older with you.

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Do not wear flip flops or sandals as those can be a trip hazard.

Make sure to thoroughly shower the night before and the morning of your procedure to reduce the risk of infections.