A staff member will call you before the day of your surgery. The following information will be confirmed.
Arrival time for your surgery and to make sure you know where to arrive.
Review your medication and give any specific instructions about those medications.
Review your medical history and answer any questions you may have about your surgery.
Review confirmation of insurance coverage and your financial responsibilities for surgery
When having a Retina Surgery, your doctor may inform you that you need a gas bubble during your surgery to help hold the retina in place if you have a detachment. When receiving a gas bubble, you may be given instructions to be in a face down position for an extended period of time. To make your recovery more comfortable, you may want to purchase a face down pillow. Before doing so, please confirm this information with your surgeon. Please follow the link for purchasing options: www.FaceDownSolutions.com
Do’s and Don’ts The Night Before Your Surgery
Please get a good night’s rest.
DO NOT eat or drink after midnight unless given special instructions during your pre-operative phone call. This includes gum, mints, hard candy, coffee and /or tobacco products.
What to Expect on Surgery Day
Please Follow Before Your Surgery
DO NOT eat or drink anything unless you have been given special instructions otherwise.
DO NOT wear any eye make-up or lotion.
DO NOT wear contact lenses.
DO bring your inhalers if you use them.
DO wear comfortable clothing.
DO remember to bring a responsible adult (18+) to drive you home and stay with you at least 24 hours after your surgery.
DO expect your visit to last 2-3 hours from check in to discharge.
What to Expect After Surgery
After your surgery, you will receive a copy of your discharge instructions.
DO NOT drive until your physician clears you to do so.
You may eat or drink after surgery unless otherwise specified by the nurse, physician, or medical staff.
A responsible adult needs to remain with you for 24 hours after your surgery.
When You Get Home
Patients may experience minor after-effects following anesthesia, such as drowsiness, muscle aches, sore throat, headaches, or dizziness. Nausea may also be present, but vomiting is less common. Side effects decline rapidly in hours following surgery but could take a few days before they are gone completely.
Please use your discharge instructions as a resource for activity requirements after surgery. Your surgeon will discuss with you when you can return to work.
After surgery, make sure you take it easy, get plenty of rest, and drink plenty of fluids.
If you or your caretaker have any questions,please call us at 951-461-6502.
Our Location
Inland Valley Surgery Center 41900 Winchester Rd. #102 Temecula, CA 92590
