Yellowstone Surgery Center provides outpatient services where you are not 'admitted' and you typically go home the same day that you visited the surgery center.
Diet & Medication Guidelines Procedure FAQs Anesthesia Information
Healthy food choices build up strength and tissues in your body. Choosing more fruits, vegetables and liquids a few days before surgery will ease the stress on your digestive system.
Tracking diet and exercise has been shown to improve weight loss. To calculate your calorie needs, the Mifflin-St.Jeor equation is the most accurate. To use this equation to track your daily calorie needs, go to calculator.net/calorie-calculator.html. There are several apps and other websites that make it easy to track your food intake and exercise. You may also choose to use a pedometer, smart watch, or a fitness band.
Recommendations for general health benefits:
Moderate Intensity - 150 minutes of activity per week (30 minutes, 5 days/week)
OR
Vigorous Intensity - 75 minutes of activity per week (15 minutes, 5 days/week)
AND
Resistance Exercises - 2 days/week
For moderate weight loss (5-7 lbs) - 150-225 minutes of activity per week
For significant weight loss (10-15 lbs) - 225-420 minutes of activity per week
If you quit smoking before you have surgery, you can increase your ability to heal. Smoking will:
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.
