A nurse or care team member will call a few days before your surgery with information about your procedure, what you can eat or drink, visitor guidelines and how to be notified of your arrival time for surgery. You may have received this information at your preoperative physical exam. Follow all directions carefully. Most patients need to arrive at the hospital at least one hour before the surgery start time. Your surgical team will do their best to avoid long wait times, but please understand delays or changes in the operating room schedule could affect your surgical time.