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Recent News
March 20, 2008
Lakeland Surgical and Diagnostic Center is proud to announce that Orthopedic surgeon Douglas A. Shenkman, MD has achieved his Subspecialty Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine from
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How can I prepare for my surgery?
Careful attention to the following instructions will help ensure your comfort and reduce the possibility of
complications or delays.
Please
read these instructions carefully, as they have information on diet and what the
doctor needs to be aware of before the surgery/procedure.
- Important: Print and fill out this questionnaire and bring with you the day of your
procedure. This will help expedite your admission process. We realize you may have already provided
this to your doctor, however, it is important on the day of your procedure to double-check this for your
safety.
- Important: Please review (do not fill out or sign) the Patient Consent forms prior to arriving for your procedure
- We make every effort to adhere to scheduled appointment times, however, unforeseen delays may occur.
- Make arrangements to be driven home by a responsible adult - This is required of all patients.
Public transportation (taxi, bus) is only acceptable if accompanied by responsible adult.
- Do not eat or drink anything (including water, mints or chewing gum) after midnight the day before
surgery. However, if your surgery/procedure is scheduled after 12 NOON, and your doctor has not
indicated otherwise, you may have clear liquids up until 4 hours before your arrival to the Center.
Clear liquids include: Black coffee-Tea-Soda-Clear Juice-Water-Jello
(No cream, citrus, milk, red or purple liquids or alcoholic beverages)
- Bathe or shower and brush your teeth (taking care not to swallow any water), the morning of
surgery.
- Medications: If you have been told to take a medication that morning, you may take it with a small
sip of water.
- Diabetics: Please follow your doctor’s instructions about your diabetic medication. If you have
questions about this, please contact your doctor’s office. If you are taking Diabetic Pills containing
METFORMIN, please ask the nurse about specific instructions regarding halting medication.
- Notify your doctor about any allergies to latex and or rubber.
- Please feel free to bring a list of all current medications you are taking along with the questionnaire.
Inform your doctor about any medications you take including aspirin, blood thinners, herbs, vitamins,
or diabetic medications OR if you have a pacemaker or internal defibrillator.
(If you have asthma, or use an inhaler, please bring your inhaler with you.)
- It is recommended that you stop smoking before and after your surgery/procedure.
- If you suspect that you are pregnant, please notify your doctor.
Anesthesia and medications may be harmful to your pregnancy.
- If you experience any health changes or elevated temperature since your last office visit,
Notify your doctor.
Fever, colds, flu, or signs of infection may require your procedure to be postponed. If you are
having abdominal or rectal surgery, ask your doctor if you need to clear your bowel.
- Leave jewelry, (especially navel and tongue rings) contact lenses and other valuables at home
for safekeeping. Bring eyeglasses for paperwork.
- Wear flat, comfortable slip-on shoes.
- Wear comfortable, loose, daytime clothing
(Special considerations should be given with regard to buttons, sleeves, zippers, etc.)
Due to safety reasons, nylon or synthetic underwear will have to be removed. If underwear
is allowed, it must be cotton.
- Bring crutches, foot boots, ice buckets, and other ambulatory aids or supplies that you will need or
have been told to purchase by your doctor.
- Bring Drivers's License or Florida Identification Cards stating your legal name.
This information will appear on your medical record. Your insurance card may contain a different name i.e. maiden name or spelling. Please proviode this information for insurance and billing purposes.
- Please inform your doctor or the Center if you have any special communication needs. We will
attempt to meet your needs.
- Please notify the Center if you have any religious or cultural issues that would affect your health care.
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