Y​our healthcare provider will let you know if you need to call the hospital or go to PAC before your surgery.

If you don't have to come to PAC before your surgery, a nurse:

• will ask you about your health
• will explain how to get ready for surgery (may mail you instructions and more information about your surgery)
• may send you a lab or other form to have blood work or other tests done
• will offer you a group session if there’s one in your area

If you have to come to PAC you:

• will meet with a nurse who will explain how to get ready for your surgery and what to expect while you’re in the hospital
• may have blood tests done

You may also:

• have an ECG and/or other tests that your surgeon wants done before surgery
• meet with an anesthesiologist to talk about your anesthesia plan and options for pain relief
• meet with other health providers/specialists your surgeon wants you to see

You’ll be asked to bring either a list or the containers of the prescription and over-the-counter medicine, vitamins, supplements, and herbal products you take. The doctor will let you know what medicine to stop taking before your surgery and when to stop taking it.

The Medication Tracking Tools link at right will take you to a tool to help you keep track of all your medicines.​