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Checklist for your surgery at United Hospital
q Schedule your physical examination with your
doctor.
q Make a copy of your Health
Care Directive or Advanced Directive (Living Will) Form.
q Arrange for someone to drive you home.
q Communicate your special needs.
q Avoid smoking, street drugs or alcohol the day
before your surgery.
q Complete any preparations as instructed by your
doctor.
q Do not eat or drink the day of your surgery.
q Take your physician-approved medications, pain
pills.
q Remove all jewelry, including for body piercing.
q Bring the following items:
q container for glasses, dentures or hearing aids
q copy of Health Care Directive (if staying in
the hospital)
q toiletries
q reports from doctor
q insurance card and Social Security number
q Leave valuables at home.
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United Hospital
333 North Smith Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-241-8000
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