Patients
Our goal is to make your care experience as pleasant and convenient as possible, from start to finish. We work closely with your primary care doctor to expedite the scheduling process and to ensure that you have all the information you need before your test, procedure or service visit. Below are some helpful resources to help you prepare for your visit. If you have any further questions please call us at (870) 881-9311. We look forward to serving you!
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NEWPATIENT
ColonoscopyPrep
Before 10:30 AM
ColonoscopyPrep
After 10:30 AM
EGDInstructions
PREOperative
POSTOperative
FAQs About Medications Before Surgery
If you take any of the following medications, you make take them the morning of your surgery with a small sip of water.
Examples of each medication are listed below:
- Blood Pressure: Atenolol, Metoprolol, Nadol, Catopril, Lisinopril, Valsartan, Amlodipine, diltiazem hydrochloride, verapamil hydrochloride, doxazosin mesylate, carvedilol, labetolol hydrochloride, clonidine, hydralazine hydrocholoride
- Cholesterol: Simvastatin, Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor, Pravastatin, Vytorin
- Acid Reflux/Stomach: Omeprazole, Zantac, Pepcid
- Thyroid: Synthroid, Levothyroxine
- Blood Thinners: Please see Pre-Op Instruction Sheet
- Diet Pills: Please see Pre-Op Instruction Sheet
- Diabetic Meds: You may take all regular diabetic medications the day before surgery.
- Long acting Insulin (Lantus, Levemir) – Take the full dose the night before surgery.
- Intermediate Insulin (NPH Insulin)- Take the full NPH dose the night before surgery.
- Insulin Pump- Insulin Pumps should only deliver basal rate (not bolus)
Do NOT take on the DAY of Surgery
- Amaryl (Glimiperide), Glucophage, Metformin, Glipizide, Glyburide, Actos, Januvia, Prandin, Avandia
- Short-Acting Insulin(Lispro, Regular, Aspart, Glulisine)
- Mixed-Insulin (e.g. Insulin 70/30)
- Lasix (furosemide)
If you normally take insulin in the mornings, please check with your primary care doctor as you may need to take a decreased dose depending on your blood sugar levels.
FMLA/Disability Requests
FMLA and Disability paperwork are common forms we fill out after surgery.
Your employer will provide you with the necessary paperwork. Please bring this to our office as early as possible prior to your surgery. The estimated turn around time is 7-10 days from the time we receive the paperwork.
If you would like to inquire on the status of your forms or have any additional questions, please call 870-881-9311 or email .
