For Adults
- Bring Your Photo ID & Insurance Cards
You must bring a photo ID and insurance cards for each visit. To protect your identity and that of others, if you are unable to provide a photo ID, you may be asked to have a picture taken which will be filed in your record for future reference.
- Leave Valuables, Hair Items, Contact Lenses at Home
Leave all valuables, including jewelry (which includes all body piercings) and watches at home. Do not wear hairpins or contact lenses to Singing River Surgery Center. Ponytail holders may be worn if they do not contain metal. Dentures will need to be removed before your procedure. Singing River can provide you with a denture cup, if needed. Glasses will also need to be removed before your procedure. Your valuables must be given to a family member or the person who escorted you to the Center. Singing River Surgery Center is not responsible for valuables or personal items.
- Do Not Wear Make-Up or Fragrances
Do not wear make-up. The skin and nails provide important signs of circulation. Do not wear perfume, cologne, after-shave, or body lotion.
- Wear Comfortable Clothing
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to the Center. Wear cotton underwear and socks. If they are not cotton, they will have to be removed before your procedure.
- Bring Your Medications
If you are on medications, bring your prescriptions with you in their original containers.
- Bring Inhalers, Check Blood Sugar (Diabetics), & Take Allowed Medications
Bring inhalers to Singing River Surgery Center on the morning of surgery. If the patient is a diabetic, please check blood sugar the morning of surgery. Seizure medications may be taken with a small sip of water the morning of surgery.
- Bring Forms
Bring with you any form(s) your doctor has requested.
For Kids
- No Water, Candy, or Gum
Do not let your child eat or drink after 12:00 midnight (including water) the night before surgery unless instructed by the nurses at the Center. It is important not to allow your child to chew gum or suck on hard candy.
- Bring Inhalers, Check Blood Sugar (Diabetics), & Take Allowed Medications
Bring inhalers to Singing River Surgery Center on the morning of surgery. If the child is a diabetic, please check blood sugar the morning of surgery. Seizure medications may be taken with a small sip of water the morning of surgery.
- Shower/Bath Allowed
A shower or bath may be taken the morning of surgery. The child may brush their teeth but do NOT let them swallow any water.
- Remove Jewelry & Valuables
Children should not wear jewelry. Singing River Surgery Center is not responsible for any valuables or personal items. Hair ties or clips may be worn if they do not contain any metal.
- Dress in Comfortable Clothing
Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing should be worn to the Center. Children may wear their pajamas. Please bring an additional change of clothes and undergarments with you on the day of the procedure.
- Bring a Bottle or Sipping Cup for Younger Children
Please bring an empty bottle or sipping cup if your child cannot drink from a glass. Clear liquids such as apple juice or cold drinks will be provided by Singing River Surgery Center for your child. You may also bring a bottle of milk or formula.
- Bring a Favorite Blanket or Toy
We encourage you to bring his or her favorite toy or blanket.
- Bring Forms
Bring with you any form(s) your doctor has requested.