What to know for your surgery

The on-line pre-registration link is being built. You will receive a call from our preoperative nurse before your procedure.

Follow these guidelines the day before your surgery to ensure your operation goes smoothly:

• It is your responsibility to arrange in advance for a trusted, responsible adult to drive you home and remain with you for the first 24 hours after surgery. You cannot drive yourself home or be left alone. 
• If you have not been contacted one week prior to your procedure, please call the center for specific instructions at 859-810-8471.  
• Food and Liquids: 
• DO NOT eat any solid foods after midnight 
• You MAY have clear liquids up to 3 hours before your arrival time: Examples: water, black coffee, full sugar (unless you are diabetic) Gatorade, Powerade, or Liquid IV 
• DO NOT use mints, chewing gum or tobacco products. 
• Failure to follow these instructions may result in cancellation of your surgery. 
• You may brush your teeth, remembering not to swallow anything. 
• Please bring all medications you are taking with you to the surgery center; or bring a list of your medicines, the dosages, and how often you take them. Do not take any medications after midnight or the morning of surgery unless instructed to do so by your physician or the surgery center. 
• Notify your physician immediately before coming to the center if there is any change in your physical condition, such as fever or symptoms of a cold.   

• STOP 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO SURGERY: Aspirin, Phentermine, GLP-1 (Semiglutide and Tirzepatide), All Vitamins, All Minerals, All Herbs, Spices, and Supplements 
• STOP 4 DAYS BEFORE AND AFTER SURGERY:   Ibuprofen (Advil), Naproxen, Meloxicam, Diclofenac, Red wine
• STOP 6 WEEKS BEFORE AND AFTER SURGERY:   ANY form of Nicotine: Cigarettes, Vapor, Lozenges, Chewing Tobacco, Patches, any other nicotine product

ARRIVAL TIME: You will be notified of arrival time. If you have not been contacted by noon the day prior to surgery, please call 859-810-8471. 

To help us meet all of your needs, please follow these guidelines:

• Please bathe or shower with antibacterial soap and shampoo prior to your surgery. Remove all makeup and do not use lotions or oils after bathing. Avoid use of deodorant for breast surgery.  
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing such as sweat suits, and easy-to-button shirts or blouses that are big enough to accommodate a large bandage after surgery.  
• Wear comfortable shoes. No high heels or sandals, please. •Leave all valuables, including jewelry and cash, at home. We cannot be responsible for damaged or lost property. •Bring all your medications or a list of your medications with you on the day of surgery, both prescription and non-prescription.  
• Bring all insurance cards and your drivers license with you to the center.  
• Be prepared to sign a form giving your consent for the procedure. If the patient is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must accompany the patient and sign the consent. Anyone giving consent for surgery other than the patient or parent must bring a copy of the court order or power of attorney giving permission for them to consent to the planned procedure. 
• If you have a living will or advance directive, please bring a copy to the facility. If an adverse event occurs during your stay, based on the reasons of conscience, all reasonable efforts will be taken to revive you, including resuscitative or other stabilizing measures. 
• To ensure the comfort of all patients, visitors, and guests, we ask that no more than two people accompany you to the facility. 
• We request families remain at the facility or within a 30-minute drive of the facility.   

• Before you leave the center, you will be given written instruction for your care at home. 
• After you return home, be sure to follow your doctors' orders regarding diet, rest, medication and activity. Unless directed otherwise, you should start your diet with clear liquids. Except for abdominal surgeries, you may begin to eat solid foods within 4-6 hours. Except for abdominal surgeries, by the next day you should be back to your normal diet.
• It is not unusual to feel a little sleepy, lightheaded or dizzy for several hours after your surgery. Do not sign any important papers or make any significant decisions for at least 24 hours. 
• If you have any questions or problems after surgery, please contact your doctor. It is important that your pain is controlled after your surgery. Take your prescribed medications as ordered. If the prescribed medication does not relieve your pain to a moderate level requiring minimum intervention, please notify your doctor. 
• A nurse from VIP Surgery Center will call you within a few days of your surgery to see how you are and answer and additional questions you may have. 
• Do not drive a car, drink alcoholic beverages, operate machinery or cook for at least 24 hours after surgery or as directed by your doctor. 

Please contact your surgeon for  urgent questions about your procedure following surgery. For Emergencies, contact 911. No emergency care is provided by VIP Surgery Center.