What to Expect

A staff member from Midsota Surgical Suites will call you before your surgery to confirm your arrival time, review any special instructions and answer any questions you may have. If we have not contacted you by 2:00 p.m. the day before your surgery please call 320-253-7257 or toll-free at 1-888-MIDSOTA. If your surgery is scheduled for Monday, we will call you on Friday.

It is important that you do not eat or drink before your surgery. DO NOT have anything to eat or drink after midnight the night before your surgery. Alert your doctor if you ar taking any blood thinners including aspirin. You may be asked to discontinue the use of these up to two weeks prior to your surgery. You should discontinue the use of any herbal, natural preparations or mega vitamin supplements two weeks prior to your surgery as they may interact with medications used for your surgery. Do not consumer any alcoholic beverages for 24 hours prior to your arrival. Do not smoke or chew gum after midnight.

For your safety, you must have a responsible driver to take you home after your surgery. Public transportation will not be permitted. Arrange for a responsible person to stay with you for at least the first night following your surgery. You may want to consider arranging care for your small children for the first 24 hours after your surgery.

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What to Expect Before Your Surgery