Important information about your surgery
Our care for you begins prior to your surgery and continues throughout your recovery. You play a key role in successful recovery. Understanding your surgical procedure, and what is expected of you, is essential to a quicker recovery. We involve you in your treatment every step of the way. To help decide the best plan of care, be sure to discuss special needs with your nurse. Every detail, from pre-operative teaching to post-operative exercising, is reviewed with you.
Pre-surgical physical
Your surgeon will discuss a pre-surgical physical with your primary care physician if needed.
One of our pre-surgical nurses will call several days prior to your surgery to discuss your health history and important information regarding your surgery. If you have questions or need to reach the pre-surgical nurses, please call:
402-460-5753
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
During your visit, you will be asked to provide the following information:
- Height and weight
- Allergies to food, drugs and latex
- A list of your current medications, including
- Drug name, dosage and frequency
- Vitamins
- Herbal remedies
- Medical history including past surgeries and recent testing procedures
We also ask about your plans to care for yourself after your surgery. Please talk to your nurse about your needs and/or concerns.
Important notes:
Inform us if you have had a cardiology workup within the last year so this information can be added to your chart.
Also notify us if you are on a blood thinner medication such as Coumadin® or Plavix®, or any GLP-1 or weight loss medications. You may be instructed to stop taking these medications prior to surgery.
