The following information will help you to prepare for your upcoming surgery. We hope this information may help to make this experience more comfortable for you. If you have any questions regarding the instructions, please contact Carolina Breast & Oncologic Surgery.
Carolina Breast & Oncologic Surgery – 413-0036
SurgiCenter Services Information – 847-7700
Pitt County Memorial Hospital Admissions- 847-4540
Always have the following information handy:
- Insurance Information
- List of Medications you are taking
- List of Allergies to medications
NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK AFTER MIDNIGHT on the night prior to your surgery.
ANY MEDICATIONS THAT YOU TAKE SHOULD BE TAKEN AT THE USUAL TIME WITH A SIP OF WATER. People with diabetes, heart disease, and other illnesses should contact their primary care physicians for directions.
YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE A RESPONSIBLE ADULT WITH YOU TO DRIVE YOU HOME if you will be going home the same day as your surgery. It is unsafe and against hospital policy to permit you to drive home after surgery when you would have received medications that might slow your responses (anesthesia, pain medication, or any medication to relieve anxiety).
INFORM US IF YOU ARE TAKING ASPIRIN, PLAVIX®, COUMADIN® OR OTHER BLOOD THINNING MEDICATION. You should not take aspirin or aspirin-containing products for 7 days prior to your surgery. Tylenol® is okay.
Wear comfortable clothing: a two-piece, loose outfit with a zipper or buttons in front is the easiest to put on. Some women prefer a loose dress with zipper or buttons in front. Wear a supportive non-wire bra (such as a bra that fastens in the front). The bra will provide comfort and support after your procedure.
Recommended items to bring with you if you plan to stay overnight in the hospital:
- Personal items (toothbrush, toiletries, pillow, earplugs)
- Slippers, extra socks
- Tape player and headphones, favorite music, books on tape
- Bathrobe open in front, button or zipper sweater
- Light reading material
- Important telephone numbers
- DO NOT BRING VALUABLES, or give them to family/friends
