Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where are you located?
2. Should I see my primary
physician before scheduling surgery?
3. Will I see my surgeon
before surgery?
4. What type of Anesthesia
will I have? Will I receive more medication for pain at
home if needed?
5. I'd like to know more
about the types of anesthesia you offer & more about anesthesia
in general
6. How long will I be
at the Surgery Center?
7. Will I spend the night?
8. Should I take my medications?
9. Why can't I take my
diabetic meds?
10. Will I be given
instructions after surgery?
11. Why does someone
have to be with me 24 hours after surgery?
12. What kind of surgical
wound dressing will I have?
13. Why do I have to
take all of my jewelry off?
14. Where should I leave
my valuables?
15. What should I bring
with me on the day of surgery?
Where are you located?
We are located at 845 N. New Ballas Ct in Creve Coeur. Please
see the Contact
Page of this site for maps and directions or
go
directly to
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Should I see my primary physician before scheduling surgery?
Your physician will inform you if you need to see your primary physician before scheduling surgery.
Will I see my surgeon before surgery?
Yes. You will have a consultation with your surgeon and the anesthesiologist prior to your surgery.
What type of Anesthesia will I have? Will I receive more medication for pain at home if needed?
The type of anesthesia you will be given will be determined during your pre surgery consultation. Your physician will prescribe pain medicine for home use.
I'd like to know more about the types of anesthesia you offer & more about anesthesia in general.
We have provided links to excellent anesthesia patient information in the
Links as well as the Patient Info sections of this website.
At City Place Surgery, we provide the following types of anesthesia:
* General
* Epidural
* Spinal
* Local
* Local with sedation
* Femoral Block
* Interscalene Block
If you have received an interscalene block, our discharge instructions can be found in the Patient Info section as well.
How long will I be at the Surgery Center?
Typically you should plan on an hour and a half before surgery time and an hour after surgery.
Will I spend the night?
No. We are an out patient surgery center. All patients go home when stable.
Should I take my medications?
You may take your blood pressure, heart and thyroid meds etc., with a very small sip of water. However, do not take diabetic meds without the permission of a pre op nurse.
Why can't I take my diabetic meds?
You could be without food for 12 hours or longer and we don't want you to have an insulin reaction.
Will I be given instructions after surgery?
Yes. After your surgery, a nurse will go over instructions that your doctor has written for you with you and your companion.
Why does someone have to be with me 24 hours after surgery?
Because medications can take up to 24 hours to leave your system, we recommend someone stay with you for your safety. We also recommend that you refrain from signing any legal documents during this time period.
What kind of surgical wound dressing will I have?
This depends on what type of surgery you have, but be sure to wear loose, comfortable clothes to accommodate any wound dressing.
Why do I have to take all of my jewelry off?
You must take all of your jewelry off because some equipment in the OR can cause burns if jewlery is worn.
Where should I leave my valuables?
While we do provide lockers, we recommend that you leave any valuable items at home.
What should I bring with me on the day of surgery?
You should bring your photo ID, insurance cards, Patient’s Rights form, and any payment that you may have been asked to bring.
