Out Patient Surgery
Do not eat or drink anything after 12:00 p.m. the night before surgery. Wear comfortable clothing that you can change easily. Please bathe the morning of your surgery and wear fresh clothing. Wash your hair and do not use any gels, mousse or hair spray. Please leave all jewelry and valuables at home. Have someone accompany you to the hospital and stay there until your surgery is completed. This person will need to provide your transportation upon discharge. If you have general anesthetic or a significant amount of sedation you will be taken to the recovery room after your surgery. After a sufficient recovery period, you will be transferred to our Day Surgery Center. An adult must be in attendance throughout the treatment period with children under 12 years of age. Adolescents 12-18 years of age must have adult consent for treatment.
At Home After Surgery
It is very important that you follow your doctor's orders regarding diet, rest and medications. Unless otherwise directed, drink clear liquids for the first 6 hours after surgery. If you have tolerated liquids well, it will be safe to progressively add to your intake. By the following day you may resume a normal diet. It is normal to feel a little dizzy and sleepy for several hours after surgery. Do not drive, operate machinery, sign any important papers or make any significant decisions until the next day.
Ouachita County Medical Center
638 California Avenue
Camden, Arkansas
71701
(870) 836-1000
Day Surgery
Center
(870) 836-1444
Cardiopulmonary
Services
(870) 836-1316
Laboratory
(870) 836-1222
Nutritional
Support
(870) 836-1349
Physical/
Occupational Therapy
(870) 836-1346
Radiology
(870) 836-1220
