The day of surgery

Arriving at the Slocum Ambulatory Surgical Center

1. Arrive 60 to 90 minutes before your surgery time
2. Take the elevators to the 4th floor where you will check in and complete the registration process
3. Go into the preoperative area
4. Your family may join you there until you go into surgery
5. An RN will work with you to prepare for the surgery and start your IV
6. Your surgeon or an assistant will mark the site for your surgery
7. An Anesthesiologist will confirm the anesthetic plan. If you are receiving a nerve block, it will be performed at this time.