Preparing for Surgery and What to Expect on the Day of Surgery

The Day Before Surgery
You will receive a telephone call with instructions on how to prepare for your surgery the day before your procedure. Instructions on when to arrive at the hospital, instructions on taking over-the-counter and prescription medicines and herbal remedies, and instructions on when to stop food and beverages will be provided.

The Day of Surgery
If you have already had pre-admission testing, you do not need to register. Go directly to the Short Procedure Unit on the 3rd floor, and a receptionist will greet you. Note: If you are having shoulder or elbow surgery, go to the 2nd floor.

If you have not had pre-admission testing, you must register first in the admissions area on the first floor.

Family and friends who accompany you can wait in a private surgical waiting area on the first floor. A receptionist is available in the waiting room to help answer any of your questions or concerns.

Your family and friends can visit you once you are moved to the short procedure unit for recovery. Since this is not a private recovery room, we encourage only 1 or 2 visitors at a time.

Parking in the Methodist Hospital garage is free to surgical patients. Once you are discharged, we will be happy to assist you in returning to your vehicle.