The Baptist-Physicians' Surgery Center is located on the first floor of Building E (1720) on Central Baptist's main Lexington campus. Co-owned by the hospital and a group of surgeons, the center includes six operating rooms on the first floor, as well as six endoscopy procedure rooms on the third floor. Specialties represented at the center include gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, plastics, ophthalmology, pain management and endoscopy. The center's phone number is (859) 260-7000.

Free parking is provided for Baptist-Physicians' Surgery Center patients and visitors in the designated outpatient lot near the front entrance of Building E. Complimentary valet parking is available at the front entrance of the building between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

The following information is provided to help prepare you for surgery.

Information for Patients:

This information is intended to acquaint you and your family with the outpatient surgery center and to help you better prepare for your surgery procedure. The guidelines presented here are intended to complement, not replace, the instructions of your physician. Your physician's advice should always be strictly followed.

Before Surgery

• Notify your physician of any changes in your physical condition such as a cold, fever, flu, etc., or if you are unable to come for any reason.
• Bring to the hospital a list of medications you are currently taking.
• You may bring one member of your family with you to join you after surgery when you are taken to the outpatient recovery room. You will remain here until you are ready to go home.
• You must arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home.
• If you wear dentures, they may be removed in the pre-op area and returned to you in the recovery room, if you request. If you prefer, they may be left at home.
• If you wear contact lenses, please remove them before you come or bring your case. They may not be worn during most surgical procedures.
• Minors (under 18 years) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

NPO (Nothing by Mouth)

Unless you are told otherwise, don't eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your surgery. This includes water, chewing gum and mints. You can brush your teeth, but don't swallow any water. Please check with your doctors about medications that may be taken with a sip of water in the morning prior to surgery (especially medications for seizures, heart conditions and blood pressure).

The Day of Surgery

• Wear loose-fitting clothes. Don't wear make-up, hairspray, perfume or nail polish.
• Leave jewelry and other valuables at home.
• Bring any test results you have and insurance forms and card.
• If your child is having surgery, bring a favorite toy or blanket along. Also, bring extra diapers, change of clothes, formula or special food your child may need.
• You may want to put a pillow and blanket in the car so you can relax on the way home.
• When you arrive at the hospital, you will be asked to read and sign a consent form, if you haven't already.
• You will be given a band with your name on it to wear on your wrist.
• You will be asked to change into a hospital gown. You may be asked to remove contact lenses, hearing aids and dentures.
• An intravenous (IV) line may be started for fluid and medication administration.

Anesthesia

Anesthesia is a medication that keeps you from feeling pain during your surgery. Your anesthesiologist (a doctor trained in anesthesia) or nurse anesthetist (a nurse trained in anesthesia) will talk to you before you go into surgery. He or she will explain the anesthesia you will have and ask about your medical history.

There are three different types of anesthesia used during surgery:

• Regional anesthesia numbs one region of your body.
• Monitored sedation makes you drowsy or lightly asleep.
• General anesthesia makes you completely asleep.

After Surgery or Procedure

• After surgery, you will be taken to a recovery room. This is also called the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). Here, a specially trained nurse will constantly monitor you while your anesthesia wears off.
• As the anesthesia wears off, noises may sound louder than usual, you may have blurry vision, a dry mouth and chills. Bandages will be checked and you may still have an IV. Pain medication will be administered as needed.

Going Home

When you are ready to leave, you may still feel drowsy. You may also feel a little sick to your stomach. Be sure you have an adult ready to drive you home. Before you leave, nurses will review home instructions. If you have concerns following your discharge, please contact your physician.

Insurance and Charges

Bring your insurance card with you on the day of your surgery. The hospital will be happy to file your insurance for you. If there is an outstanding balance, you will be billed for this amount. If you have no insurance, or if you are having surgery not covered by insurance, special arrangements for payment may be made in advance by calling our business office at (859) 260-7000.

The doctors involved in your care are not employees of Central Baptist Hospital. You will be billed separately by the anesthesiologist, pathologist and surgeon for services that are provided.

For More Information

For more information about outpatient surgery at Baptist-Physicians' Surgery Center, please call (859) 260-7000.