To prepare for your overnight stay with us: 

• Talk with your family and friends ahead of time and choose one person to act as spokesperson on your behalf. Your spokesperson will get updates on your well-being and pass that along to the rest of your family.  

• Plan for your ride home before coming in.  

• Leave jewelry at home. We are not responsible for lost items.  

 
Things to Bring with you:  

• Current medication list including name, dosage, and frequency taken. Include the name of your pharmacy and contact information. 

•  Any assistive devices you use such as: hearing aids, glasses, dentures, walker or cane.  

• Personal items such as: hairbrush, toothbrush, change of clothes, slippers, devices and chargers, headphones.  

Nurses and other health care providers will help in your recovery. We will start this with you shortly after your surgery. 

• Understand and follow doctor’s instructions. Please ask questions if unsure.  

• Activity is a big part of getting better. You will be sitting in a chair for meals and walking in the hallway beginning the first day after surgery.  

• Participating in the recovery process is important to positive post op outcomes.  

You will receive teaching about your surgery and any changes to your health status such as: 

• Diet adjustments 

• Medications 

• New equipment you may have for the short term or permanently 

• Care of your incision 

Orthopedics and Neurology – 4 South Tower 

Vascular, Thoracic and Urology – 7 North Tower 

Surgical Short Stay Unit – 2 Center Tower