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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center

    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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    Specialty Programs

    Southern New Mexico Surgery Center is a multi-specialty center, providing excellent care to all of our patients. Click here to learn more about the various programs.

    Post Surgery

    Who wants to go to a hospital? We provide an alternative to a hospital stay that can be uncomfortable and disruptive to one's routine. Click here to learn more.

       

    Surgery Preparations

    Checklist | Scheduling | Before the surgery | Anesthesia

    A checklist before your Surgery

    • Complete the Patient Health Screening
    • If you have a advanced directive that you would like to have in your medical records, please bring a copy
    • Call your physician immediately if you notice a change in your health between the time you saw your surgeon and the day of your procedure.
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    • Education yourself expected post op pain
    • Drink extra fluids the day before the surgery
    • Refrain from smoking or consuming alcoholic beverages 24 hours prior to procedure
    • Eat a light dinner the evening before your surgery. DO NOT EAT ANYTHING AFTER MIDNIGHT. FOLLOW THE EATING, DRINKING, AND MEDICATION INSTRUCTIONS provided by your nurse or physician.
    • Wear loose, comfortable clothing (i.e. post op clothing that fits over dressings, slings, etc.).
    • Take a shower prior to your procedure
    • HAVE A RESPONSIBLE ADULT ACCOMPANY YOU TO THE CENTER AND DRIVE YOU HOME FOLLOWING YOUR SURGERY. YOUR SURGERY CANNOT PROCEED WITHOUT YOUR COMPANION.
    • Before you leave, bring directions to the center and the phone number
    • Bring your medical insurance cards/co-pays.
    • Take morning cardiac/blood pressure medication with a sip of water
    • Bring a current list of medications that you take regularly.
    • Hold oral diabetic medication
    • DO NOT take insulin as ordered
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    • Hold diuretic medication
    • Bring inhalers if asthmatic
    • If the patient is taking blood thinners, confirm they have been stopped according to primary care/cardiologist instructions
    • Bring containers to store your contacts, eyeglasses, hearing aid, etc.
    • Bring post op equipment (i.e. crutches, braces, O2 if used at home, etc.)
    • Do not bring jewelry or other valuables, including wedding bands or body piercing.
    • Do not wear makeup, hairpins, nail polish, body powder, or contact lenses if possible.
    • For children: bring child’s favorite toys, blankets, bottles, sippy cups, diapers
    • We can arrange taxi service if needed. Please contact the facility two days in advance if you need to utilize this service.

    Click here for a downloadable PDF.

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    News & Media

    Southern New Mexico Surgery Center is a recipient of the 2010 / 2011 Apex Quality Award. This distinction recognizes outstanding healthcare organizations that demonstrate the highest levels of excellence in patient satisfaction throughout the United States in markets served by CTQ.