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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
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
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Surgery Preparations
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
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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.
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