Reporting Illness
Tell your surgeon right away if you become ill within 10 days before your surgery . This includes a cold , flu , fever , herpes outbreak , skin rash , infection , or a “ flare-up ” of a health problem . Sometimes even minor health problems can be quite serious when combined with the stress of surgery .
Packing for Your Hospital Stay
Please bring :
� A list of all your medications � Your health plan / insurance card
� A copy of your Advance Healthcare Directive , if you have one
For your comfort , you may bring :
� Slippers and bathrobe
� Toiletries , toothbrush , toothpaste , comb , brush
� Glasses , hearing aids , and their containers ( be sure to label containers )
� Your dentures or partials ( remember to bring your container )
� Loose , comfortable clothing to wear home
Leave at home :
� Valuables such as money , jewelry , watches , and credit cards
� Leave your medications at home unless you have been instructed to bring them to the hospital
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