KOSC will close at noon Friday, Jan. 10, due to potential inclement weather.
Patients will be contacted to reschedule their surgeries.
Patients will be contacted to reschedule their surgeries.
What to Expect
Day of Surgery
Important rules keep you safe and help avoid delays on surgery day. Review and follow the checklist and contact us at 865-244-4580 if you have any questions.
Checklist
- Do not eat, drink, chew gum or use tobacco after midnight the night before your surgery unless instructed otherwise by the preadmission nurse.
- Arrive at the time given to you during your pre-op phone call.
- Call KOSC at 865-244-4580 if you have cold, flu or other symptoms of illness prior to and on your surgery day.
- Shower or bathe before surgery.
- Do not wear contacts or makeup.
- Remove and secure all jewelry and piercings.
- Bring a container to secure dentures and/or hearing aids during surgery.
- Wear comfortable clothes such as relaxed fit, elastic waistband shorts or pants, T-shirts and tennis shoes.
- Have a responsible adult present to drive you home. That person must remain onsite at all times on surgery day.
- Bring medical equipment needed for after surgery, such as crutches, slings or rolling walker.
- Bring your photo identification and insurance card for registration.