Before Procedures
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.
Day of Procedure
Recovery
Before Procedure
Diet & Medication Guidelines
Review Instructions on when to stop eating/drinking along with any Medication guidelines.
Review Billing and Insurance
Important information about your payment responsibility, contacting your insurance company, and how Yellowstone Surgery Center bills.
Preparing Your Home
Prepare your home as needed. That includes purchasing any items required for your recovery. Examples include: stool softeners, and prescriptions (if given to you in advance).
Pain Services Agreement
Also known as a Pain Contract. If you have a Pain Services Agreement, contact your pain provider to help you manage your pain following surgery. Per your contract in place, prescriptions may not be issued.
Someone 18 years of age or older
You must arrange for an adult to be with you. They are responsible for signing you out and transporting you home and stay with you for a minimum of 24 hours after your procedure.
Eyewear
Consider wearing glasses the day of the procedure and bring necessary contact lenses and glass container(s).
Nails
Remove nail polish and acrylic nails.
Jewelry
All jewelry must be removed, including ALL body piercing jewelry.
Valuables
Leave jewelry, money, weapons and other valuables at home.
Comfort
Wear loose fitting and comfortable clothing. Consider wearing slip-on shoes. If staying overnight, pack comfortable clothing. You may wish to bring pillows or blankets for your trip home.
Not feeling well
If you develop a cold, persistent cough, fever, rash, open wound, current infection, any other health-related problems, or if you need to cancel your procedure, please notify your physician’s office as soon as possible. For the safety of our patients and their families, please make sure any family or friends that accompany you are also in good health.
Pre-registration Paperwork
You have the option to complete your pre-registration in advance by going to either Yellowstone Surgery Center location prior to your procedure. Or click on the Patient Registration button in the top right hand corner of the website.
Patient Screening Process
Fill out your One Medical Passport by clicking the Patient Registration page in the upper right hand corner of the website.
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.
Review the checklist for Preparing Your Home and use as a guideline based on the procedure you are having done. These items do not apply to all procedures.
General Household
- Arrange to have someone help you at home full time for a couple of days, until you are used to being back home and are comfortable.
- Setup accessible, “nesting” space with furnishings such as:
- comfortable recliner with arms
- day bed
- electronics and chargers
- grabbing reacher
- Cut the grass, tend to the garden and finish any other yard work.
- Arrange to have someone collect your mail.
- Arrange to have someone take care of your pets.
- Place any household needs at a level that is easy to reach, so you will not have to bend over to pick an item off the ground.
Bathroom
- Install comfort height toilet or raised toilet seat.
- Install horizontal and/or vertical grab bar on the walls beside toilet.
- Get a shower seat or bathroom commode chair for the shower.
- Install horizontal and/or vertical grab bar on the walls for the shower.
- Put adhesive slip strips in the bottom of the tub.
- Install night-light to illuminate the floor and toilet where necessary.
Clear Pathways/Stairs
Applicable to procedures that require walking aides as part of the recovery
- Remove electrical cords and tripping hazards from walkways.
- Move furniture and obstructions wide enough for mobility equipment to pass through.
- Install night-light to illuminate hallways and floor where necessary.
- Check railings to make sure they are not loose. Think about installing some railings if you do not have them already, especially on stairs.
Bedroom
Applicable to procedures that require walking aides as part of the recovery
- Install night-lights to illuminate the bed and floor where necessary.
- Remove rugs, slippery carpets and tack down any loose carpeting.
- Put clean linens on the bed.
- Clean, and put away laundry.
Kitchen/Food
- Prepare meals and freeze them in single serving containers.
- Bring dishes, utensils, and containers down for easy access.
Nutrition
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.
What to Eat
- High Protein Foods (fish, poultry, eggs, nuts and seeds)
- Hight Fiber Foods (whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and legumes)
- High Calcium Foods (leafy greens and small amounts of dairy)
What to Avoid
- Dairy products
- Sweets
- Pastries
- Fried Foods
- Cured Meats
- Coffee
- Alcohol
Physical Activity (Prior to Surgery)
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.
General Recomendations
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 Weight Loss
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
Smoking Cessation
If you quit smoking before you have surgery, you can increase your ability to heal. Smoking will:
- Delay your healing process
- Increases risk of developing a postoperative infection
- Cause post-operative complications and inhibits healing of bone grafts
- Reduces the size of your blood vessels and decreases the amount of oxygen circulating in your blood
- Increase clotting, which can cause problems with your heart by increasing blood pressure and heart rate
Complete Patient Procedure Guide
Complete Patient Procedure Guide
Select from the Following Items for Your Procedure Guide
Before Procedure
Suggestions and Recommendations before your Surgery
Day of Procedure
Day of Surgery Timeline and What to Know
Recovery
Information to Know and Understand Before You’re Discharged