Pre-Op Instructions for Surgery

 We are located at 1721 Magnavox Way, Suite A, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804.

You will be given an arrival time during your pre-op call and through your pre-op text message.

 You should not have anything to eat or drink 8 hours prior to your arrival time.

 You will need to have a responsible adult (over 16) driver to take you home after your procedure and stay with you for the day.

 We ask that the only medication you take the morning of your procedure be blood pressure medication and/or seizure medication if applicable. You can resume all daily medication once you get home after your surgery.

 If you take blood thinners, and have not heard from us, please give us a call to discuss when you should stop your medication.

 If you have a pacemaker or defibrillator, please make sure we have your manufacturer and cardiologist on file.

 If you have had any previous complications with anesthesia or any family history of anesthesia complications, please let us know.

 We ask that you leave all jewelry and valuables at home.

 Please do not shave prior to surgery. If necessary, we will take care of that for you.

 If you have an advance directive or living will, please bring a copy with you.

 Please bring your insurance card and driver’s license with you the day of surgery.

 Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothes. You will have to change into a gown once you get here.

 If you wear glasses, contacts, dental appliances, or hearing aids they will need to be removed prior to surgery.

 If you have had any exposure or any signs/symptoms of COVID 19 in the past 5 days, please give us a call at 260-250-0001.