Having all the information you need about your surgery and post-surgery treatment before you are admitted to the hospital can make a big difference in your recovery. Here is a list of questions Atlantic Health System recommends you ask your doctor:
- Are there any medications or over-the-counter drugs, including vitamin supplements or herbs, that I need to stop taking before my surgery? If yes, when should I take my last dose?
- Can I take any medications with water on the morning of my surgery?
- Approximately how long will I be in the hospital when I have this surgery?
- Will I need to have any prescriptions filled after I am discharged from the hospital?
- When should I make the appointment for my postoperative surgeon's office visit?
- Will I need someone to stay with me after the surgery? If yes, for how long?
- Are there any arrangements I need to make to prepare for continuing my care, inside or outside of my home, after I am discharged from the hospital?
Locations
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Morristown Medical Center
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Atlantic Health System Pre-Admission Testing Departments
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111 Madison Avenue – Morristown
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Morristown Medical Ambulatory Surgery Center
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Morristown Medical Center Health Pavilion
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Ambulatory Surgery Center
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Overlook Medical Center
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Atlantic Health System Pre-Admission Testing Department
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Newton Medical Center
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Atlantic Health System Pre-Admission Testing Departments
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Chilton Medical Center
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Atlantic Health System Pre-Admission Testing Departments
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Hackettstown Medical Center
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Atlantic Health System Pre-Admission Testing Departments
Medication Record
The best way to track medications to assist your health care team and prevent dangerous drug interactions is to create a personal medication record.