You will be contacted by the Lexington Surgery Center Registration department prior to your arrival to confirm demographic and insurance information. We will also notify you of your estimated co-pay, co-insurance, and/or deductible due the day of service.
 
A Health History Nurse will call you prior to your surgery to collect information about your health to expedite your admission process.

It is important for you to follow these guidelines before surgery to prevent delay or cancellations.

• Food and Drink:

Ingested Material (Solid Food)	Minimum Fasting Period (6 Hours)
Clear Liquids	Two Hours
Breast Milk	Four Hours
Infant Formula	Six Hours
Non-Human Milk	Six Hours
Light Meal	Six Hours

• Alcohol – Do not drink alcohol for at least 12 hours before your arrival.
• Smoking – No smoking after midnight the night before your surgery.
• Makeup, Nail Polish, Jewelry (including body jewelry) - Please remove all these items before surgery.
• Clothing – Wear loose, casual, comfortable clothing to fit over dressings.
• Valuables – Please leave all valuables at home.
• Notify The Center & Your Surgeon If:
  • You have an elevated temperature, cough, cold, vomiting or diarrhea between your last visit to the surgeon and the day of your surgery.
  • You suspect you may be pregnant.
  • You are taking: MAO inhibitors, diet pills, aspirin, blood thinners, ibuprofen, or certain herbal medicines.  You may need to stop taking these 1-2 weeks before your surgery.  You can discuss this with your surgeon. 
• What you need the Day of your Surgery:
  • Estimated co-pay, co-insurance, and/or deductible.
  • Information To Bring – Insurance cards, photo ID, Medicare or Medical Assistance information, numbers and addresses.
  • Driver – You must plan to have a responsible adult drive you home.  Do not plan to use taxis or other public transportation.
  • Escort – A friend, relative or dedicated caregiver MUST stay with you for 24 hours after your surgery.
  • Legal Guardian – A legal guardian must be in the center AT ALL TIMES for children and dependent adults.
  • Care For Children – If you have young children at home for whom you normally care for, plan for someone else to care for them for at least the first 24 hours following your surgery. 
  • Interpreter – If the patient cannot read, speak English or use sign language, an interpreter is required.  If you need assistance arranging for an interpreter, please inform the Health History Nurse when you are contacted prior to your surgery.
  • Only two people will be allowed to stay with you in the pre-operative holding area and stage II recovery.