Preparing for surgery can feel overwhelming or scary if you don't know what to expect. You may have some unanswered questions and worries that make you feel this way. Knowing what to expect will help you feel less nervous and more in control.

What You Need The Day Of The Surgery:

  • Information To Bring: Insurance cards, photo ID, Medicare or Medical Assistance information, name and phone number of the person driving you home, a form of payment, and any equipment you were instructed to bring by your surgeon's office.
    • Examples of equipment include slings, braces, crutches, walkers, compression stockings and ice packs. Some of these items will be needed in the pre-op area, so please remember to bring them.
  • Driver: You must plan to have someone drive you home. Do not plan to use taxis or other public transportation. Please inform the person driving you that they must stay on the premises for the duration of your stay.
  • Escort: A friend, relative or dedicated caregiver MUST stay with you for 24 hours.
  • Legal Guardian: A legal guardian must be in the center AT ALL TIMES for children and dependent adults.
  • Care For Children: If you have young children at home for whom you normally care for, plan for someone else to care for them for at least the first 24 hours following your surgery.
  • Interpreter: If the patient cannot read, speak English or use sign language, an interpreter is required. If you need assistance arranging for an interpreter, please contact the Scheduling department 910-323-1647 as soon as possible.

Check-in and Admission

Check-in: When you arrive at our center we ask that you check-in at the registration desk to verify personal, escort and insurance information. Doors open at 6:15am.

Following Admission: After checking in at our center, you will be brought to the pre-op area where the nurse will do a health interview and prepare you for surgery. You and your family or escort will stay in the room until it is time for your surgery. An anesthesiologist will discuss your anesthesia with you and answer any questions. At the appropriate time you will be escorted to the operating room. During surgery your escort will stay in a waiting area and will rejoin you in the recovery area after your surgery.