Instructions Prior to Surgery
On the day before surgery
1. Normal activities, Normal diet
2. Shower
2. Shower
After midnight before the
day of surgery
1. Do not eat or drink, including water, gum, mints
2. Brushing teeth is okay
2. Brushing teeth is okay
On the day of surgery
1. Do not eat or drink anything
2. Brushing teeth is okay
3. Shower if you haven't showered the night before
2. Brushing teeth is okay
3. Shower if you haven't showered the night before
These are typical instructions. Your instructions by your surgeon or doctor may vary.
Medications
If your physician has asked you to take critical medications, take the medication with a sip of water early in the morning of your surgery.
Some medications may cause extra bleeding and bruising, and should be stopped days to weeks before the day of surgery:
- Aspirin
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, Motrin, Aleve, Advil, Naprosyn, etc.)
- Vitamin E
- Fish oil
- Herbal Medicines (especially Gingko Biloba)
- Clopidrogel (Plavix)
- Prasugrel (Effiant)
- Dabigatran (Pradaxa)
- Apixaban (Eliquis)
- Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
- Warfarin (Coumadin)
- Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
Each patient is different. Please follow your surgeon or doctor’s recommendations on when exactly to stop taking these medications.
Instructions For The Day of Surgery
On the Day of Surgery
- Do not eat or drink anything. Brushing teeth is okay.
- Shower if you did not shower the night before.
- Take your medications with a small sip of water. In general, it is imperative that all blood pressure and heart medications are taken at their normal dose and any diabetic medication is taken at ½ the dose. Our office will call you prior to surgery to let you know this information.
- Do not wear makeup, nail polish, jewelry or contact lenses.
- Wear loose comfortable clothing that is easy to change. Wear comfortable shoes or slippers.
- Do not bring any valuables. If you are staying in the hospital after surgery, you may have someone bring you a small suitcase with necessities for after surgery.
What to Bring
- Identification Card
- Insurance Information
- List of Medications you are currently taking
- Advance Directive (If applicable)
Arriving Day of Surgery
Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Main Hospital
If you are scheduled for surgery at Cedars-Sinai hospital
8700 S. Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310-423-3277
- Arrive at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 2 hours prior to surgery.
- Park in the South Tower (Lot P3, with valet), or Lots P1 (North Tower), P2, and P4. These all provide partial validation.
- Check in at the South Tower Street Level Reception desk.
- You will be escorted to your appropriate operating room area afterward.
- More information found here: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/content/dam/cedars-sinai/patients/documents/day_of_surgery_or_procedure.pdf
Outpatient Surgery at 90210 Surgery Medical Center or
Outpatient Surgery at Precision Ambulatory Surgery Center
If you are scheduled for outpatient surgery at 90210 Surgery Medical Center or Precision Ambulatory Surgery Center
450 N. Roxbury Drive, 6thfloor, Suite 600 (90210 Surgery Center) or Suite 240 (Precision Surgery Center)
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-651-2050
- Arrive 1-1/2 hours prior to surgery.
- Park under the building (hourly charge, validation not provided) or across the street diagonally in Public Parking (metered), or around the corner on Bedford Drive for 2-hours free Public Parking.
- Check in at the Reception desk
- More information found here: https://beverlyhillsasc.com/
Surgery at Huntington Hospital
If you are scheduled for surgery at Huntington Hospital
100 W. California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-397-5000
- Arrive 2 hours prior to surgery.
- Self-park in North or East lots. Valet parking is also available.
- Check in at the Reception desk at the Main Lobby entrance
- You will be escorted to the 2nd floor operating room area.
- More information here: https://www.huntingtonhealth.org/patients/visitors/
Surgery at Providence Saint John’s Health Center
If you are scheduled for surgery at Saint John’s main hospital
2121 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-829-5511
- Arrive 2 hours prior to surgery.
- Valet parking only. No self parking available.
- Check in at the Reception desk at the Main Lobby entrance of the hospital
- You will be escorted to the 2nd floor operating room area.
- More information here: https://www.providence.org/locations/socal/saint-johns-health-center/patients-and-visitors/patient-guide
Surgery at Providence Saint John’s Health Center Outpatient
If you are scheduled for surgery at Saint John’s Outpatient Surgery Center
2020 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-582-7033
- Arrive 2 hours prior to surgery.
- Valet parking only. No self parking available.
- Check in at the Reception desk at the Main Lobby entrance of the Outpatient building, which is across the street from the main hospital.
- You will be escorted to the operating room area on the same floor.
- More information here: https://www.providence.org/locations/socal/saint-johns-health-center/outpatient-surgery
