Home About Services For Patients For Doctors Education Contact Us Things to Know Eating: Unless instructed otherwise by your doctor or nurse, do not eat or drink anything (not even water) after midnight, the night before your surgery. Clothing: Please wear loose, comfortable clothes and shoes without heels. You will be asked to change into a surgical gown before surgery. Please do not wear jewelry. Please do not bring other valuables. Santa Cruz Surgery Center will not be responsible for any lost articles. Medication: On the day of surgery, you should take only those medications that your doctor or nurse tells you to. If your doctor has given you a prescription for post-operative medication, please have it filled prior to the day of your procedure. Home Care: You may feel drowsy or unsteady the day and evening after surgery. It is important for your safety to have a responsible adult with you at home following your surgery. Children: If your child is having surgery, you may be with him or her during the pre-operative and recovery phase. We suggest that you not bring other children with you since, for safety reasons, they are not allowed in patient care areas. Before Surgery Checklist ✓ Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes ✓ Leave all jewelry and valuables at home ✓ Bring cases for eyeglasses, contacts, or dentures ✓ Bring insurance identification cards, driver’s license, co-payments, etc. ✓ If you develop a cold, sore throat, fever, or rash in the days before your surgery, please notify your doctor. ✓ Make sure you have a ride home, and someone to take care of you when you get home ✓ Bring a bottle or “sippy cup” for your child post-operatively ✓ Remove any body piercing jewelry ©2021 Santa Cruz Surgery Center - 3003 Paul Sweet Rd. Santa Cruz, CA 95065, (831) 462-5512