Woman2Woman

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Sharon Steele, MD

151 North Eagle Creek, Ste 320	Phone: 859-523-2526

Lexington, KY 40509	Fax: 859-551-3780

PRE-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

Your surgery has been scheduled at Woman2Woman on ___________ at ___________ am / pm.

You will need to arrive at Woman2Woman at __________ am / pm.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Do not eat or drink anything (including water) after midnight before your surgery, unless told otherwise by your doctor or anesthesia provider. If you are diabetic, please let your doctor know so your medications can be adjusted.

Please let your doctor know if you take aspirin, motrin (ibuprofen), naproxen, blood thinners, or any other medications for arthritis or pain. If you take any of these medications, you may be asked to stop them one week before your scheduled surgical time.

Please let your doctor know if you are allergic to latex

TRANSPORTATION: You will be unable to drive the day of your procedure. Please make arrangements for transportation to and from the office. Someone should stay with you following the procedure for 4-6 hours. You may drive when you no longer require Percocet for pain.

Anesthesia will be a conscious sedation through an IV>

Doxycycline x 3 doses is an antibiotic to prevent infection of the uterus. Please take one tablet the day prior, second tablet the day of, and the third tablet the day after procedure.

Cytotec is a medication to help soften your cervix. It may cause some cramping. Place deep in the vagina the night prior to your procedure.

A CHARGE OF $100 WILL APPLIED TO ALL SURGERIES CANCELLED WITHIN 72 HOURS OF THE SCHEDULED PROCEDURE TIME