About Your Upcoming Surgery at OakLeaf Surgical Hospital
Please read this carefully!
We have emailed you all the necessary information regarding your upcoming appointment (date, location and time of arrival papers). If you did not receive these, please let us know!
- Before you go to the hospital, you have an appointment at our office, 719 West Hamilton Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701.
- After your office appointment you are scheduled for surgery at the OakLeaf Surgical Hospital, 1000 OakLeaf Way Altoona WI 54720. The time of your appointment and your check-in time are very close, we schedule it this way on purpose.
- If between now and the day you are scheduled, your cyst flares up, contact our office immediately with updated photos and a brief history.
- There are certain vitamins and supplements that we would like you to start taking as soon as possible before surgery. Info about this can be found on this web page.
- When you decide where to stay, mention that you are having surgery by Evergreen Surgical at the Oakleaf Surgical Hospital. Some of the hotels in the area offer discounts to our patients.
Important Information about Preparing for Surgery
There are several documents that were sent to you by email. Please read everything carefully. There is paperwork that will need to be emailed or faxed back to us before your appointment.
Also:
- It is important that you have a plan for drain removal unless you are staying in Eau Claire for removal. If you have been instructed to stay a full week, our doctors will often remove the drain before you go home.
- We are often asked, “what do I need to bring for surgery?” This link that will tell you exactly what you should bring.
- It is important that you look at the “Pre and Post Op Care” tab of our website for more details that will help you plan your recovery. And here are some FAQ’s.
- A high protein diet is important before and after surgery.
- Please note that if you have used marijuana or THC products on the day of surgery, that the anesthesiologist will cancel the surgery for that day.
- You must have a family member or friend with you for the surgery. The hospital will not release you to an Uber or Taxi after surgery, and you will need help with dressings, retrieving prescriptions, meals, etc.
- Please stop taking aspirin one week before surgery.
- Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before the surgery.
- If you have to cancel or reschedule your surgery, let us know as soon as possible; there may be other patients who are waiting for surgical time.
- If you have any questions regarding any of the information or the surgery, please contact our office 715-832-1044.
The entire experience was excellent…close to hotel, easy parking, peaceful environment, good check in staff, nice waiting room, meal vouchers for family, early access to recovery room for parents, very competent and caring nurses that were not in a rush to get patient out. Anesthesiologist and assistant were also excellent and attentive to patient history.
The staff was amazing and made this procedure so worth it! They were easy to deal with and great at their jobs! I wouldn’t recommend anywhere else to go!