Patient Resources

Knowing what to expect before, during and after surgery at CedarCrest will allow you to become a partner in your recovery. Patients frequently have the same questions, and many of our processes apply to various surgical procedures.

The following is what you can expect. We will communicate with you regularly to ensure we answer your questions and provide guidance for any specific needs or questions you may have.

Before Surgery

You will receive three phone call from CedarCrest Surgery Center.

  • Insurance Verification: Our insurance team will call to confirm your insurance and discuss any payments that may be due on the day of surgery.

  • A nurse will call you 3-7 days prior to your procedure to review your health history and give you specific instructions for prior to your procedure.

  • You will receive a call the day before your procedure to remind you of your procedure and provide you with your arrival time.

Please make note of the following recommendations as well:

  1. Follow the nurse’s instructions regarding eating and drinking before your procedure.

  2. Follow the nurse’s instructions on which medications should be taken the morning of surgery with a small sip of water.

  3. Please consult with your surgeon/physician regarding stopping any blood thinners (Coumadin, Plavix, Aspirin, etc.) as these products may need to be stopped 5-7 days prior to surgery.

  4. Patients should wear loose and comfortable clothing that is easy to take off and put on, as you will be changing into a patient gown while you are at the center.

  5. Please make sure you have your driver’s license or other form of identification, insurance card(s), and list of current medications to include dosages and frequency.

  6. Please leave all jewelry and valuables at home.

  7. You must have a support (adult) person with you who can drive you home after your procedure.

Day of Your Outpatient Surgery

  • Please arrive at the time specified to you.

  • Convenient, free parking is available. Follow the signs to the surgery center.

  • Please sign in at the registration desk and a receptionist will get you registered.

  • A nurse will then escort you to the preoperative area and begin prepping you for your procedure. Your support person may wait in the lobby.

  • You will meet with the anesthetist, who will review your health history, do a brief exam, and discuss your anesthetic plan with you. A surgical nurse will come and meet you and will take you to the operating room.

After the Outpatient Procedure

  • The surgeon will talk with your support person immediately after your procedure, and the nurses will monitor you until you are ready to go home.

  • When you have met the conditions for discharge from your surgeon and the center, you will be able to be discharged.

  • The nurse will review the home care instructions with you and your support person, who must drive you home. We recommend that an adult stay with you for the night after your procedure.

  • A nurse will call you the next day to see how you are doing and answer any questions you may have.

  • If you have an emergency after the center is closed, please call your surgeon, go to the nearest emergency room, or call 911.