Surgical Associates of Central New Jersey

Somerset Medical Center

Before & After Surgery Procedures

Surgeries at:

Somerset Medical Center

Minor Surgery

Same Day Surgery

Admission Surgery

Somerset Ambulatory Surgical Center

SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER

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Pre-Operative Instructions for Minor Surgery:                                                                           

• After you have received the time and date of your surgery, call the hospital at 908-704-3705 to pre-register.

• You may have a light breakfast if your surgical procedure is scheduled for a late morning time or a light lunch for an afternoon surgical time.

• Report to the Same Day Surgery Unit located on the third floor 30 minutes prior (unless instructed otherwise by the surgeon’s office) to your scheduled operative time. 

• Pre-operative testing is not required.

• Do not take any products containing Ibuprofen (Advil, Aleve, etc.) or Aspirin within ten days prior to your surgery.  If you are on a blood thinner, such as Coumadin, your surgeon will instruct you when to stop this medication prior to surgery.  The use of Tylenol is acceptable.

• On the day of surgery, take your regular medications as prescribed.

• You will need a driver to bring you home after your surgery.

Once I get home, what side effects can my medication have?

You may be given a prescription for a pain medicine, possibly a narcotic. Constipation is occasionally a problem with narcotics. To avoid constipation, eat a diet high in fiber, drink plenty of water and juices, and if needed you may take a mild laxative.  It is important for you to get up and walk around. You may resume driving when you are pain free and off any narcotic medications.

When should I schedule a follow-up visit?

Call the office at (908) 927-8994 to make a follow-up appointment for 7 to 10 days after surgery. 

When should I call the doctor?

Be sure to call your surgeon at (908) 927-8994 if any of the following symptoms appear:

• Fever greater than 101 degrees

• If you are having more pain than you think there should be

• Any signs of infection such as drainage from the incision, area around the incision is red and hot to the touch, swelling around the incision.

• Nausea and vomiting

If it is an extreme emergency, please go directly to the emergency room.

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Office Hours

Monday thru Friday: 
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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