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Unless otherwise instructed
Quantity: Although the below guidelines allow you to eat and drink the day of your procedure, limit the amount you ingest.
Procedure FAQs Procedure Cancelation Reasons
Appointment BEFORE 12:00 pm (noon):
Appointment AFTER 12:00 pm (noon):
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Appointment AFTER 12:00 pm (noon):
Continue to monitor your glucose level throughout the day as normal. On the day of your procedure, if your blood glucose level is greater than 200 mg/dL notify Yellowstone Surgery Center as soon as possible. Your procedure may be canceled or postponed.
The below medications need to be STOPPED prior to your procedure. If it is prescribed medication, you must have permission from your prescribing physician to stop taking it before your procedure.
You may take any medication that is not listed in the "Stop These Medications" listing on the morning of your procedure with a sip of water, unless otherwise advised by your physician.
It's important that you take blood pressure, cardiac or anti-seizure medications unless otherwise advised by your physician.
While the Yellowstone Surgery Center understands the benefit patients receive from the use of any prescribed medication or treatment, Yellowstone Surgery Center does not allow patients to possess or use medical marijuana while at our surgery center.
18 years and older
Due to COVID-19, Yellowstone Surgery Center is currently allowing only one visitor per patient to stay in the building.
Younger than 18
A parent or legal guardian must stay in the building at all times. Yellowstone Surgery Center prefers one, however, we will allow for two.
Masks
If you have a mask, please wear it during your time at Yellowstone Surgery Center. If you do not have a mask, Yellowstone Surgery Center will provide one.
Testing
A COVID-19 test will be required prior to elective surgery and pain procedures. This will be arranged through your Surgeons office.