What do I need to bring the day of my procedure?

Surgical Patients

• Please bring insurance information and ID.
• Make sure you have a responsible driver to take you home (cannot be public transportation).
• Bring glasses, if needed.
• Bring guardianship papers, if applicable.
• Bring an interpreter with you, if needed.
• Do NOT wear nail polish, and remove all jewelry prior to arrival.
• You will be called the day before your procedure with the time and prep instructions.
• Wear comfortable clothing that is easy to get into after your surgery.
• All valuables should be left at home, including jewelry.
• Contact lenses may NOT be worn during surgery. Please bring your lens case.

GI Patients

• Please bring insurance information and ID.
• Make sure you have a responsible driver to take you home (cannot be public transportation).
• Bring glasses, if needed.
• Bring guardianship papers, if applicable.
• Bring an interpreter with you, if needed.
• You will be called the day before your procedure with the time and prep instructions.
• Wear comfortable clothing that is easy to get into after your surgery.
• All valuables should be left at home, including jewelry.
• Contact lenses may NOT be worn during surgery. Please bring your lens case.

All Pediatric Patients

• A parent or legal guardian is required to stay at the Center for the duration of the child’s stay, until discharge.
• Siblings are NOT allowed in PACU. Please bring another parent or adult to stay with other children.
• Please bring a sippy cup, extra diaper, toy, etc. for younger patients.