Before Your Surgery

Information About Your Care

Scheduling Your Procedure
After you and your physician have determined your need for care at SSP, your physician's office will call us and schedule your procedure. They will give us the information we need to register you for surgery.

Preoperative Phone Call
You will receive a phone call from a Registered Nurse (RN) 1-2 days prior to your surgery depending on the type of procedure scheduled. The nurse will ask you questions regarding your health history and verify the correct time of your surgery. You may ask the nurse any questions that you have. If you do not receive a phone call, you may call (925) 935-6700.

Preparing For Your Surgery/Procedure
Preparing for your surgery is very important. To reduce the risk of any complications during your surgery and to insure your comfort, please carefully follow the instructions below. If you believe it will be difficult for us to reach you, or you have not heard from us, please call (925) 935-6700.

Medications
Medication instructions for taking or withholding medicines, especially for heart problems, blood pressure, diabetes and/or seizures should be reviewed with your physician prior to the day of surgery. Prior to surgery if you develop a cold, fever, or respiratory problem, notify your surgeon immediately.

Transportation
Transportation arrangements need to be made prior to the day of your procedure. You must arrange for someone to drive you home. That person is welcome to stay at the center. If not, we can contact your ride when you are ready for discharge. Your ride must be within 10 minutes of the center. You will not be allowed to drive after receiving a general or local anesthetic with sedation.

Tours For Pediatric Patients
To ease the stress of surgery on your child, you may set up a tour of the surgery center. We recommend you allow your child to become familiar with the surroundings and equipment before the day of surgery. To set up a tour, please call (925) 210-8503.

Visitors/Refreshments
For the privacy of patients, an adult may only have one visitor at the bedside. Pediatric patients may have two visitors at the bedside. Limited refreshments are available at the surgery center. A vending machine is also available in the lobby.

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