Procedure Cancelation Reasons

This information is found under the Additional Procedure Information. There are several situations that may cause your prodedure to be canceled or postponed.

Diabetic: Check blood glucose levels

If greater than 200 mg/dL on day of your procedure, please call the Yellowstone Surgery Center location of your procedure as soon as possible.

High Blood Pressure patients

If you able to check your blood pressure. If greater than 180/100, please call the Yellowstone Surgery Center location of your procedure as soon as possible.

Missed Appointment Information

If your appointment is missed, and no attempt was made to cancel in advance, we reserve the right to charge a $50 fee which will not be covered by insurance.

Carbohydrate Drink

Only if requested by your physician. Follow instructions & drink.

Prescribed Medications

Take your regular blood pressure, cardiac, anti-seizure and gastric reflux medications. (As instructed by your CNL nurse or physician.)

Bring with you

• Identification: Driver's License or Photo ID
• Insurance card, Medicare or Medicaid card
• Payment: We will request a payment of any insurance co-payment or out of pocket expenses that are due at the time of the service.
• Allergy & Medication List
• Important phone numbers: Including the person driving you home.
• Guardianship Paperwork: If applicable.
• Crutches or Walker: if you already have, and if necessary for procedure
• Someone 18 years of age or older
• Remote: For patients with any kind of stimulator.
• Snacks: If you have dietary restrictions.
• Eyewear: Contact lenses container and/ or glasses container
• Comfortable clothing
• Infant items: If necessary, bring diapers, bottles, milk and/or formula.

For overnight cases

• Bring ONLY your essential prescription medications. They MUST be in original pharmacy containers.
• Do NOT bring narcotics.
• CPAP machine: if instructed.
• Personal hygiene products.

Do not

• Wear nail polish or acrylic nails
• Wear make-up, mascara or lotion
• Shave at surgery site

Leave at home

• Jewelry
• Valuables