Hospital Affiliation

Denton Regional Medical Center

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Day of Surgery

When you arrive at the center

Please plan to arrive promptly at the time you were instructed. After you have registered at the reception desk and met payment obligations with the business office you will escorted to our pre-operative room and we will begin getting you ready for surgery.

One of the Registered Nurses will greet you, review your health history and answer any questions you may have. We will ask you to change into a special gown, placing your clothes and any other items in a personal belongings bag, which will accompany you until discharge. If you have not previoulsy signed a consent form in your Doctor's office, you will be asked to do so at this time.

What to bring the day of surgery:

  • Bring your insurance card and driver's license with you.
  • Arrange for cash or a check to be held by friends or family waiting for you in case a prescription needs to be written and filled at a nearby pharmacy before you are discharged.
  • Arrange for an interpreter to accompany you to the center if you do not speak English. This person should remain at the center until you are discharged.
  • Arrange for care of your children for 24 hours following surgery, as you could feel drowsy for that period of time.
  • Leave your valuables, including jewelry and watches, at home.
  • Wear loose comfortable clothing.
  • Do not wear contact lenses or make-up.
  • If your child is scheduled for surgery, we encourage you to bring his or her favorite toy for extra comfort.
  • Children may be brought in wearing pajamas. Please bring an empty bottle or tippy cup if your child can't drink from a cup. Bring formula as a second choice is juice is not preferred.
  • Please leave children not having surgery at home.
  • If you are on any medication(s), prescription, over-the-counter or herbal, please bring a complete list along with the dosage(s). If it is easier for you, please bring in the medicine bottles themselves.

After Surgery:

For your safety and well being, you must have an adult drive your home after surgery. We cannot permit you to leave unescorted.

The medical staff will discharge you when they are assured you are in stable condition. HOWEVER, you could still feel sleepy, slightly dizzy, or nauseated. These are possible (and normal) side effects of anesthesia and can last for 12-24 hours.