Preparing for your procedure

 

 

Arrival and procedure time

  • The physician performing your procedure will provide your arrival and procedure time to the hospital. Please arrive on time.

 

Pre-op instructions

  • Review all pre‑op instructions from your surgeon. If you were provided with bowel prep instructions, please follow them carefully and complete your bowel prep regimen.
     
  • Follow instructions given by your surgeon or prescriber regarding blood thinners, such as Eliquis, Plavix, Xarelto or Warfarin. Blood thinners are typically paused prior to your procedure. Not following guidance may lead to procedure delays.
     
  • Do not use Marijuana, THC or CBD products 24 hours prior to your procedure.

 

Visitor policies

  • Visitor policies may change depending on the time of year. Please check HonorHealth's visitor restrictions policy.
     
  • If you have young children, make childcare arrangements for the duration that you're at the hospital.

Important: not following these guidelines may delay or cancel your procedure

 

Please notify the Pre-Admission Testing Department by calling the campus where your surgery is located if any of the following apply or if you have any questions:
  • You currently feel sick
  • You were sick in the past month and still have symptoms
  • You were exposed to COVID-19 in the past 14 days
  • You have a rash or open wound near your procedure site
  • You were exposed to fleas, bedbugs or scabies

 

Make plans for your post procedure driver and caregiver:
  • You must have a responsible adult age 18 or older drive you or ride home with you. If no one is available, use non-emergency medical transport from the resources below. The only exception to this is if your procedure uses local anesthesia.
     
  • It is highly recommended that a responsible adult age 18 or older be with you for the first 24 hours after anesthesia.

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  • After midnight before your procedure, avoid all food and drinks unless instructed otherwise by your care team. This includes coffee with milk, orange juice and cereal.
     
  • Please review and follow the pre-surgery bathing instructions.
  • Pack your essentials:
    • Comfortable clothes
    • ID and insurance cards
    • List of current medications, glasses
    • Hearing aids (including cases)
    • Insulin pump supplies if you wear one
    • Rescue inhaler if you have one
    • Required forms (power of attorney, living will)
       
  • If staying overnight, bring a small bag with travel‑size toiletries and personal items like a phone charger or lip balm. Toothbrush and toothpaste are provided.
  • Remove all:
    • Jewelry
    • Piercings
    • Nail polish
    • Makeup
    • Fake eyelashes
    • Fake nails
    • Contact lenses
       
  • Please contact your surgeon as soon as possible if you have jewelry you cannot remove.
  • If your procedure is at HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center or HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, give yourself extra time to arrive and park at these sites. Review the resources for additional details and to plan your arrival.
     
  • Confirm childcare arrangements as needed and follow any final fasting or bowel prep instructions.
     
  • The night before your procedure is crucial for proper preparation. Following these steps helps ensure your safety and the success of your procedure.

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Arriving for your procedure

 

  • Avoid all food and drinks unless your care team instructs otherwise. This includes coffee with milk, orange juice and cereal.
    • Avoid all gum, mints and hard candy.
       
  • Please review and follow the pre-surgery bathing instructions.
     
  • If your procedure is at HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center or HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, give yourself extra time to park at these sites and arrive early for your procedure. Review the resources for additional details and to plan your arrival.
     
  • This is the day! Stay calm and follow all instructions carefully. Arrive on time and bring all necessary documents.
     

 

Check in and pre‑op

 

  • Check in at the admitting desk and complete any remaining paperwork.
     
  • While you are getting ready in pre-op, your friends and family will wait in the designated waiting area. Once you are ready, we will bring one or two family members back to pre-op to wait with you.
     
  • While in pre-op, you will change into a gown, meet your surgical team and complete any necessary paperwork or required testing.
     
  • Our team will guide you through each step of the pre-op process. Please feel free to ask questions or share any concerns.

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