Sunnyside Community Hospital | Surgical Services

Pre-Operation Assessment and Testing Appointment

Your surgeon or physician will schedule your appointment with the Ambulartory Surgery Department. When this appointment is scheduled, it will include any Laboratory or X-Ray studies requested by your physician, pre-anesthesia information, nursing evaluations, pre-surgical instructions and teaching, and pre-registration with the Admitting Department.

Please check in at the Admitting Department in the front lobby of the hospital at the time of your Pre-admission appointment. This may be several days before your surgery is scheduled. It is important to bring along a list of any medications you are currently taking. Write down the name of each medication, supplement, nonprescription drug, herbal medicines, and the amount you are taking.

At the time of registration, you will need to provide insurance information. The hospital will directly bill Medicare, Medicaid, Champus, Blue Cross and many other insurance carriers if correct and complete information is provided.

Your surgery charge includes all fees, except those of your surgeon; anesthesia, pathology, radiologist, or other independent providers. They will bill you separately. You will also receive a flyer explaining other possible separate bills at the time you register.

On Your Day of Surgery

Please arrive at the hospital two hours before your scheduled surgery time, unless instructed to come earlier. You will need to check in at the Main Entrance Registration Desk.

In preparation for surgery, please remember the following important information to complete your surgery in a safe and most effective manner:

Get a good night sleep before your surgery

Have someone with you who can drive you home after surgery

Remove nail polish, eye makeup and lipstick

Leave all jewelry and other valuables at home

Wear or bring comfortable, loose fitting clothing to wear home after surgery.

Bring all paperwork given to you by your doctor.

Be sure to observe directions under anesthesia instructions

Do not shave the surgical area, as this can lead to an infection

Bring a list of all your usual medications and the dose taken.

Check with your physician to see if you should take your medications as scheduled on the morning of your surgery.

If you have a question or concern, please bring it to the attention of a staff person.