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PRE-SURGERY INSTRUCTION:
- Cash, money order and major credit cards (MC, VISA, AMEX, DISCOVER) are accepted. If paying by credit card, the credit card holder must be present to sign for the payment. We DO NOT accept personal checks.
- We also accept most insurance plans (as long as they are a covered benefit)
- Bring a maxi pad and an extra pair of underwear.
- Wear socks and warm, loose fitting clothing. Also wear or bring a short sleeved T-shirt as you will be able to wear it in surgery.
- For Wednesday or Saturday surgery: DO NOT have anything to eat, drink, or smoke after midnight the night before the procedure. This means NO gum, mints, hard candy, cigarettes, ect...
- For Friday surgery: DO NOT have anything to eat, drink, or smoke after 7:00 am on the morning of surgery. Prior to 7:00am, you may eat a light breakfast consisting of dry toast, dry cereal, water and/or Jell-o. NO Meat or Dairy products after midnight the night before the procedure.
- If you are on medication, take you morning dose with a small sip of water prior to 7:00am unless directed otherwise and bring you medication with you.
- No aspirin products from now until 2 weeks after the procedure. Tylenol, Advil, and Motrin are okay to take.
- The morning you come in you need to shower. DO NOT wear any make-up, nail polish, jewelry, or contact lenses. No false nails. Remove anything loose in your mouth including dentures, partials, retainers, and tongue piercings.
- You will be given twilight anesthesia so you WILL NOT be able to drive for 24 hours. Please make sure to driving arrangements for your ride home BEFORE your surgery.
- Plan on being at our facility between 3-5 hours.
- Bring only ONE person with you- NO children are permitted.
- Plan on having a follow-up exam 14-21 days after surgery to make sure you are healing properly and do not have any infections.
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ABORTION PROCEDURE:
On the day of the procedure, patients should plan on being at the facility anywhere from 3 to 5 hours. Several steps are gone through that day.
- Patient Registration: Intake coordinators will guide you through your paperwork, which involves informing us of your complete medical history, allergies to medications, previous pregnancies, etc. You will also be reading through your consent for the procedure.
- Ultrasound: An ultrasound is done to determine the pregnancy gestation, or the length of your pregnancy.
- Lab Work: A lab technician will call you in to perform several necessary lab tests. Your blood pressure, temperature, pulse, height, and weight will be recorded. A blood sample is drawn to determine your iron level and Rh factor. If your Rh factor is negative, an injection called Rhogam will be administered post-operatively.
- Payment: Full payment is due on the day of the procedure. Please bring the requested documents and insurance information if needed. Money orders, Cashier Checks, and Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover) are accepted. NO personal checks please.
- Counseling: A health educator will meet with you to review paperwork and consent forms, explain the procedure, answer any questions, and make sure you are comfortable with your decision. This is usually a one-on-one session.
- Procedure: You will be given a light sedation called "Twilight Anesthesia". This is given through an IV in your arm, making you relaxed and sleepy for about 15 minutes. Your cervix is opened using dilators, then suction curettage is performed to empty the contents of the uterus.
- Recovery: Following the procedure, you are transported to the recovery room to rest for at least one hour. Your vital signs will be monitored, then you are given something to eat and drink once the nurse determines you are alert. Before leaving, the staff will go over your medications, then discharge you to the person giving you a ride home.
Since you will be under anesthesia, you will not be able to drive yourself home after the procedure. You will need to arrange transportation home. On the day of the procedure, you will probably feel tired from the anesthesia. You may also experience light to heavy bleeding and some cramping for a few days to two weeks following the procedure. You can return to work, school, and normal activities the following day. It is recommended you do not exercise, do any strenuous activities, stand for more than 3-4 hours without a break, or heavy lifting (over 15 pounds) for the next two weeks following the procedure. You will need to return to our center or see your own physician for a follow-up exam in 2-3 weeks to make sure you have healed properly and you do not have an infection. We can also get you started on a birth control method or discuss your options at that time.
PAYMENT/INSURANCE:
Payment is due before the procedure. We accept credit cards (VISA, American Express, Master Card, Discover) or money orders. The credit card holder must be present to sign. We do NOT accept personal checks. Your health insurance may also be used if coverage is provided by your own plan. Our insurance department is always happy to help you with your insurance questions.