Patients generally need to arrive about 1 hour prior to surgery. You will be called by Surgery Center staff 1-2 days beforehand to confirm the exact date and time that you should arrive. If you will not be available at your normal home phone number, we ask that you let us know where we can reach you, or call us for your final preoperative instructions.

If you have any questions, please call LAKE TAHOE SURGERY CENTER at (775) 588-9188.

Follow Instructions Below

DO NOT eat or drink anything after midnight the night before surgery. Your stomach must be empty. Do not chew gum or smoke. You may brush your teeth the morning of your surgery. Do not use alcohol or tobacco within 24 hours of surgery. Do not take anti-inflammatories for 1-2 weeks prior to your surgery. (Examples include ASPIRIN, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Nuprin, etc.) If you are unsure of a medication, please ask your doctor. Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) is safe to use. If you take medication(s) daily, take them as usual the morning of surgery with a SIP of water. Bring both a list of your medications and the medications themselves with you on the day of surgery. If you are diabetic and use insulin, please ask your doctor about pre-surgery insulin dosage. Bring your insulin with you. Please bathe or shower the evening before or the morning of surgery. Do not wear make-up, jewelry, or fingernail polish. Please remove artificial nails. Eyeglasses, contact lenses, and dentures may need to be removed and stored in proper containers before surgery. Please bring containers with you. If you have a cold, sore throat, fever, or other illness 24 hours prior to surgery, please call your doctor as soon as possible. If you cannot reach your doctor, please report your illness to our medical staff at Surgery Center. If you have any allergies to medications, latex, tape, soap, or foods, please inform your doctor and Lake Tahoe Surgery Center beforehand. If your physician/surgeon has prescribed a special prep or medication to use prior to your surgery, please follow the instructions closely. YOU MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS IN ADVANCE for a friend or family member to drive you home after your discharge. Under no circumstances will you be allowed to operate a motor vehicle if you have received sedation or general anesthesia.