Health and Home - Lakeland Surgical & Diagnostic Center

Arranging for Help Before and After

You will need to arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home after your procedure. This must be someone 18 years of age or older.
You will need a responsible adult with you for the first 24 hours after your procedure.

Not applicable for GI patients.
Take 3 antibacterial showers. Shower the morning and night before surgery and the day of surgery.
Use an antibacterial soap or Hibiclens®. Lather the entire body and avoid the face.
Rinse well and dry off thoroughly using a clean, fresh towel each time you shower.
Shampoo hair if having surgery on the neck, head or face, preferably using Head & Shoulders or a dandruff control shampoo.
Do not apply hairspray, makeup, powders, lotion or creams. After showering the morning of surgery, wear freshly laundered clothing.
For eye or lid surgery, clean around the eye, lashes and lids with mild pH soap such as baby shampoo, Selsun Blue or a commercially available product for this purpose.
The presence of artificial nails increases the risk of post-operative infections. Please remove artificial nails to decrease your risk.
DO NOT SHAVE underarms, legs, face or other areas with a razor within three days prior to surgery, as this increases the risk of post-operative infections. If shaving is necessary, please use a hair removal cream or agent only.

Do not wear loose fitting shoes without a back such as flip-flops or Crocs.
Do not wear any lotion or perfume.
Remove and leave all jewelry and body piercings at home. Any body piercing left in could result in a cancellation of your procedure.
Leave valuables at home.
Do not have gum, mints, cough drops or hard candy. If you do, it can result in your procedure being delayed or canceled.
Diabetic patients: Please follow your physician’s instructions regarding diabetic medications. DO NOT TAKE Specifically check your instructions when to stop taking GLUCOPHAGE or medications containing METFORMIN.

For admission, you must MUST bring your current insurance card(s) along with a valid state or federal issued photo ID.
Please bring a case for your glasses or contacts, as you will not be able to wear them during your procedure.
If you have asthma, or use an inhaler, please bring your inhaler with you.
If you use a CPAP/ BPAP device or portable oxygen, please bring it with you.

Due to limited seating in our waiting rooms, there is a limit of 2 visitors per patient at FL Campus and 1 visitor per patient at GR Campus.
Please inform your physician or someone at Lakeland Surgical & Diagnostic Center if you have any special communication needs prior to admission.
Lakeland Surgical & Diagnostic Center is a smoke-free and tobacco-free facility.
Please notify our staff if you have any religious or cultural issues that would affect your healthcare.
Your arrival time will be given by your physician office or you will receive a call from Lakeland Surgical & Diagnostic Center. Arrival times are not confirmed until the day prior to your procedure.

Instructions for eating and drinking are given to you by your physician’s office and should be followed as instructed.
Ask your physician if you may have clear liquids.
- The following are considered clear liquids: clear juices (apple), black coffee, tea, soda, water, Jell-o.
- The following are not considered clear liquids: cream, citrus, milk, red or purple liquids, alcoholic beverages.

You have experienced any health changes since your last visit.
You take any medications including aspirin, blood thinners, herbs, vitamins or any over-the-counter products.
You have a pacemaker or internal defibrillator.