Procedures - Grand Teton Surgical Center

Preparing for Surgery

Preparing for your surgery is very important. To ensure your comfort and reduce the risk of complications, please read the instructions carefully. If instructions are not followed, your surgery may be canceled. We will call you the day before your surgery with specific instructions; if you do not hear from us, please call (208) 524-3800.

In general, do not eat, drink, or smoke after midnight before your procedure unless instructed otherwise. Bring a list of medications and allergies, your insurance cards and picture ID. Notify staff of any internal devices such as pacemakers.

Plan for a responsible adult to transport you home and remain with you for the recommended period after discharge. Children under 14 are not permitted in patient areas without authorization.

Our Procedures

"Procedure was on time. Staff was fun and informative."

Admission

As a patient you will be asked to check in early for your procedure. A clerical staff member will greet you, verify personal information, explain financial policy, and provide the privacy notice. We will take a picture of your ID and ask you to wait in reception until a nurse escorts you to pre-op. Guests may wait in reception; we can call them when your procedure is complete.

Pre-Op

The nurse will bring you to a private room to change if needed, review paperwork, check vitals, and start an IV. For eye surgery, the anesthesia provider will meet with you prior to the procedure.

Endoscopy Suite or Operating Room

The OR or Endoscopy nurse will transfer you on the same stretcher to the procedure room. We will place monitors (blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter, ECG leads) and provide supplemental oxygen. Your doctor will visit before the procedure and nurses will administer sedation per orders.

Recovery

You will be taken to the Recovery Area on the same stretcher. A recovery nurse will monitor you until you are awake and ready to go home. Most patients are ready within 15–30 minutes. We will review discharge instructions and provide written home care instructions. You will need a responsible adult to drive you home and remain with you as advised.

We will call you a day or two after your procedure to check on your recovery and answer any questions.