We are pleased that you have chosen us to assist you in your care. Our facility combines the latest surgical technology with a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. This page is designed to provide information and to help answer any questions you may have regarding your upcoming visit to the surgical center. If you have a specific concern that is not addressed here, please feel free to call the Avenues Surgical Center at 385-355-7278.
Before Surgery
- You will receive a call from a pre-screening nurse a week before your surgery to review your health history, medications, and pre-op instructions.
- Check-in times will be given to patients the day before surgery.
- Do not eat any food after 11:00 PM the night before your surgery. This includes mints, gum, and candy. If you are taking a GLP Agonist for diabetes or weight loss (i.e. Ozempic, Victoza), you will have a longer fast requirement and will need to follow the guidelines outlined in the document “GLP Fasting Guidelines.” This can be found under the Patient Forms section of the website.
- You may drink clear liquids up to 2 hours prior to your scheduled check-in time. Clear liquids include water, fruit juices without pulp (i.e. apple juice, grape juice), soda & sports drinks, clear tea or black coffee without creamer. Clear liquids DO NOT include alcohol, orange/grapefruit juice, broth, milk or dairy products.
- No smoking or vaping after midnight the night before surgery.
The Day of Surgery
- Take only essential medications that you were told to take with a sip of water.
- Shower the morning of your surgery, but do not put on any lotions, perfumes/cologne, or makeup.
- Deodorant is ok except for procedures performed close to the axillary region (i.e. shoulder or breast surgery).
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
- You may wear glasses, but no contact lenses.
- All valuables (i.e. jewelry, watches, money) should be left at home.
- Bring a picture ID, insurance cards, and copayment if applicable.
- It is important that you arrive promptly at your scheduled check-in time.
- Arrange for a family member or friend to wait in the waiting room. You must have a responsible adult drive you home.
- Please limit visitors to two adults and no children.
- We encourage you to ask any questions you might have and let us know of any special needs.
After Surgery
- It is important to have someone stay with you and look after you for 24 hours after your surgery.
- Dizziness and drowsiness is normal after receiving anesthesia; therefore, you should wait 24 hours after returning home before:
- Driving or operating equipment
- Signing important papers
- Making significant decisions
- Drinking alcohol
- Taking any medications that are not prescribed or acknowledged by your surgeon
- Be sure to follow any specific post operative instructions given to you by your physician regarding diet, activity level, medications, and surgical site care. A written summary of these will be provided to you upon discharge.
- Notify your doctor if you notice any abnormalities at the operative site.
- You will receive a post-op call from a nurse the following business day who will check-up on you and answer any questions you may have.
