Same Day Surgery Admissions and Instructions:

Do not eat or drink after midnight the night before your
surgery

You must use the skin prepping cloths (Chlorohexidine)
given to you at pre-admission testing or at your office visit.
Follow the instructions which were given to you at that
time. Use the cloths the evening before and the morning of
your surgery.

Remove all nail polish/artificial nails

If you have not moved your bowels in the 24 hours before the day of surgery, we request
that you contact your physician for instructions about the proper laxative to take. You
may take medications such as Metamucil or any fiber laxative that will enhance a bowel
movement.

If you were instructed to take your medications the morning of surgery, take them with a
very small sip of water.

On the morning of your admission, bring a list of your current medications and a list of
those medications you have taken that morning.

Do not bring valuables to the hospital such as jewelry or money. Rings must be removed
before surgery. It is best to just leave them at home. Personal items can be brought to the
hospital once you are transferred out of the Open Heart Recovery Room or Surgical
Intensive Care Unit.

Bring a copy of your Advanced Directive (Living Will) and/or Durable Medical Power of
Attorney for health care. These documents allow us to follow your healthcare wishes and
decisions in case you are unable to tell us yourself. Forms are available through the
pastoral care division at (732) 937-8504.

You will receive a phone call from our admissions department the evening prior to your
scheduled surgery. They will inform you of the time you need to arrive at the hospital.
Parking is available in the hospital deck or at valet parking. Please make every effort to
arrive at the hospital on time. Nearby hotel accommodations are available at discounted
rates. Call the hotel you are interested in staying in and inform them you are a patient at
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
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