LOCATION

1035 116th Ave NE | Bellevue, WA | 98004 | 425.688.5000




REMINDERS

Please read through Preparing for Surgery prior to surgery.

  • 8 hours before your scheduled arrival time:

    • STOP eating all solid foods and drinking liquids you cannot see through.

    • NO milk or dairy products, coffee creamer, chewing gum, lozenges, alcohol.

    • You may drink clear liquids, such as water, Gatorade, plain gelatin, apple juice without pulp, clear tea or black coffee.

  • 2 hours before your scheduled arrival time STOP drinking all liquids.

  • Please make arrangements for a responsible adult to take you home after your surgery; you will not be allowed to leave alone or drive yourself home.


THINGS TO BRING TO SURGERY

  • Photo ID.

  • Insurance card.

  • Form of payment if you have been notified of a co-pay, deductible, etc.

  • Copy of Advanced Directive (if applicable).

  • Legal documentation for power of attorney or legal guardian (if applicable).

  • List of current medications and allergies.

  • Case for glasses, contacts, dentures as needed.

  • Crutches, sling, brace, boot, ice machine, etc.

  • Inhaler if you have asthma.

  • CPAP machine and mask if you have sleep apnea.

  • Insulin if you have diabetes.

  • A magazine, book, etc. to help you stay relaxed. We make every attempt to stay on schedule, but sometimes delays are unavoidable.



INSURANCE

  • Before proceeding with surgery, please verify HERE that your insurance is accepted at Overlake Medical Center, as the hospital has different contractual agreements with your insurance company than POSM (Proliance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine).

  • Please visit HERE for additional information from Overlake Medical Center about Billing, Insurance and Payments.


Visit www.overlakehospital.org for more details