Your procedure will be scheduled by your doctor’s office. A pre-admission nurse from TGH Florida Endoscopy and Surgery Center will call you a few days before your procedure to discuss your health history and medication list and to answer any questions regarding your procedure.
A patient access specialist will call you a few days before your procedure to discuss demographic information and pre-register you.
If there is any change in your physical condition, such as a cold, fever or illness, please notify your doctor’s office immediately.
- You will be contacted by 3:30 p.m. the business day prior to your procedure to confirm your exact arrival time and review your instructions.
- If you do not receive this call by 3:30 p.m., please call (352) 576-5058 no later than 4:30 p.m.
- Arrange for a responsible adult to drive you to and from your procedure.
- Someone should also be available to stay with you for 24 hours following your procedure.
- If you wear glasses or contacts, be sure to bring protective cases with you, as you will not be able to wear them during your procedure.
- We will provide a denture container if needed.
Please: No food, drinks or water after midnight prior to your procedure. You may brush your teeth while taking care not to swallow any water. Remember to follow your pre-operative instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in cancellation of your procedure.