Preparing for Surgery

Time of Surgery

• Surgery time is not finalized until 1-2 days prior to surgery. If you have not received a phone call the day before your surgery, please call:
• UCHealth Broomfield Hospital: 303-460-6037 (between 2:00-4:00 pm on the afternoon before your surgery)
• UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital: 720-718-1003 (between 2:00-4:00 pm on the afternoon before your surgery)
• Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion: 720-848-1340 (between 2:00-4:00 pm on the afternoon before your surgery)

Where to Report

Please arrive 90 minutes prior to the scheduled surgery time.

• UCHealth Broomfield Hospital
• 11820 Destination Dr., Broomfield, CO 80021
• Proceed through the Emergency Department entrance. The information desk will direct you to the Surgery and Procedure Check-In.
• UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital
• 1750 E. Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, CO 80504
• Proceed through the main hospital entrance (not the surgery center). The information desk will direct you to Surgery Check-In.
• UCHealth Anschutz Medical Campus
• 1625 Aurora Ct., Aurora, CO 80045
• Please arrive at the Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion and report to Day Surgery Check-In. Take Elevator “C” to the 2nd floor, the check-in desk is just off the elevators.

• Do not eat or drink any solid foods, milk or creamer products 8 hours prior to surgery.
• Take only the medicines you have been instructed to take. NSAID products (Advil, Aleve, Meloxicam, Celebrex, Diclofenac) may be taken up until the day before your surgery.
• Do not smoke, chew tobacco, use e-cigarettes, cannabis vapor gas or recreational drugs before or after your surgery.
• Nicotine products increase your risk for complications after surgery and will need to be discontinued for weeks to months after your surgical procedure.
• Consumption of alcohol is not recommended before or after your surgery.
• If you come ill before your surgery (cold, fever, upset stomach, etc.) or if you have any new open wounds or infections on any part of the body, call 720-848-0000 and ask for the resident for the Orthopedic Service.

• Shower within 24 hours prior to your procedure, preferably the night before your procedure with an anti-bacterial soap. Hibiclens or Dial antibacterial soap are acceptable options.
• Do not put anything on the skin after you shower, such as deodorant, lotion, creams, or perfume/cologne.
• Use a clean towel after your shower.
• Place clean sheets on your bed the night prior to your procedure.
• Do not wear any make-up, especially eye make-up or lipstick.
• Remove all nail polish from your surgical extremity.
• Do not wear jewelry or body piercings.
• Secure long hair with non-metal fasteners.
• Wear loose-fitting comfortable clothing, after surgery you may have a large thick dressing on the surgical area, be sure that the leg openings are large enough to accommodate this.
• Wear your glasses instead of contacts and bring a case for your glasses.
• Bring your boot or crutches with you to surgery if you already have these.

• Arrange for a ride home in advance. You must be transported home under the care and assistance of a responsible adult. No ride-share services may be used.
• It is likely that you will be unable to put weight on your surgical extremity for 2-6 weeks after your surgery. Please think about how you will get around and what help you will need after surgery. Some options are crutches, walkers, knee scooters, i-walk crutch, and wheelchairs.

• A minimum of 72 hours is required in order to process your request for a prescription refill.
• All refills requests must be made during regular office hours, Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm
• Narcotic prescriptions are for short-term use of pain management; they will not be refilled after a certain point from surgery.

• If you are interested in devices to help you be non-weight bearing after surgery other than traditional crutches, there are multiple options available. Please be aware that most insurance companies do not cover or reimburse for these devices.