i have no idea

[cindymaried 145]

Seriously, no clue... My surgery is 7/29 and I never got my pre op instructions.. Like am I suppose to be on just Clear liquids, when to stop eating, do I need a cleanse... The lady never gave me my paper work. I called yesterday asked her to fax it... Nope nothing.. And the best part they aren't freaking open tomorrow!

I also had to make a payment and I gave her my credit card info and it wasn't entered. They said I can't have the surgery if its not paid...

I don't k ow what to do... I have a preop nurse calling tomorrow with time of surgery and when to be there.. Hopefully she can give me some darn answers. I'm freaking out over here!!!

[NellieBean 70]

Not everyone is given any preop instructions for eating. I did not other than liquids the day before, so I wouldn't be too stressed there. They person setting up everything will give you the rundown and any special instructions from the doctor.

[cindymaried 145]

She was supposed to on the 18th and forgot. Forgot to have me sign consent forms or give me the instructions that she was supposed to. This isn't the first time she has "forgot" or messed up

[aumum 41]

How frustrating! I hope you get it sorted in the morning.

[cindymaried 145]

Me too!!! I'm like what if I do something I'm not supposed to or not do something that I needed too...

I don't think the clinic is open but I am going to call at 8 anyways to find out!!!

[Veruca Salt 31]

If I was you I would go to your doctors office in the morning. You are down to the wire and if not paid, you are they will not do your surgery. Good luck to you.

[Rox 200]

I would definitely be there by 8am - even a little earlier to catch the employees as they're walking in - you need answers!

[aliekat55 157]

who are these people? seems like a very loose organization. i agree be proactive and best of luck.

[maharet111 544]

So not to be the debbie downer..but you are about to undergo major surgery and with that comes a certain level of expectation of professionalism from those that you interact with for the surgery.

My advice is demand information and instructions and whatever else you need to make sure you feel comfortable before you do the surgery. I understand that this may delay your surgery..but wouldn't you rather be informed and aware of everything you need to be responsible for?

[pottergirl 261]

I was only required to get one day before....which was very hard..knowing I just wanted another "last" meal

Call and keep on them......the main thing is to have confidence in the surgeon

[MIJourney 490]

Even if the office is not open they should always have an on-call Dr on. Doesn't their phone message give you that info when they are closed?

[NoneYa 380]

I would be standing at he door when they arrive today. I would bypass the person that isn't doing her job and demand the Dr or at the very least his nurse practitioner.

[cindymaried 145]

I live 2 and a half hours away. I did call and there is only the receptionist in today. I told her I was worried and that I gave my info to the other lady for my payment and she said I will make a good note in your account saying you called and who you talked to. Your good to go.

I will ask the pre op nurse if there are any special instructions when she calls with my time. I have been on a liquid diet since the 19th and I was told just nothing after midnight before.. But I don't know about my medications that I usually take or if I need to make sure everything is cleaned out...

[marfar7 1,528]

I live 2 and a half hours away. I did call and there is only the receptionist in today. I told her I was worried and that I gave my info to the other lady for my payment and she said I will make a good note in your account saying you called and who you talked to. Your good to go.

I will ask the pre op nurse if there are any special instructions when she calls with my time. I have been on a liquid diet since the 19th and I was told just nothing after midnight before.. But I don't know about my medications that I usually take or if I need to make sure everything is cleaned out...

I thought I'd need a bowel prep too, but the only prep was 24 hrs of liquids (full until 5 pm then clears till midnight). No prep needed. My surgery was July 16th. Good luck!