DR. JUREK

PREOP INFORMATION

Dr. Jurek is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder surgery as well as sports medicine.  She has focused fellowship training in both specialities.

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Here are some helpful tips to prepare you for surgery:

IMPORTANT PREOP INSTRUCTIONS:

• Do not have anything to eat or drink after midnight on the night before your surgery (this is commonly referred to as "being NPO").
• Please complete the medication/allergy list and bring it with you on the day of your surgery.  This includes your current medications (this includes prescriptions medications, over-the-counter medication, vitamins and supplements).

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PREOP MEDICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Unless you are specifically instructed otherwise by Dr. Jurek, your primary care physician, or the anesthesiologist, please observe the following guidelines before surgery:

• Stop all anti-inflammatory and all aspirin-containing medicines (e.g., Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Naproxen (Aleve), Excedrin, Anacin, or Naprosyn), etc.) ten days before surgery.  Tylenol (acetominophen) is an acceptable replacement for aspirin or anti-inflammatory medications.  
• If you take Plavix, Coumadin, Xarelto, or other blood thinning medication, please contact your prescribing physician to discuss when to stop these prior to surgery.
• On the morning of your surgery: You should take all of your other usual morning prescribed medicines with a small sip of water.  Use your asthma inhalers and bring them with you to the Surgery Center.

DIABETES/INSULIN INSTRUCTIONS:

• During your preoperative physical, your primary care physician should give you specific instructions on taking your diabetes medications.  The Seattle Surgery Center will contact you prior to your surgery to confirm instructions related to your oral diabetes medicine or your insulin.

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CHANGES IN HEALTH STATUS PRIOR TO SURGERY:

• Notify Dr. Jurek at 206.386.2600 if you experience any significant change in your health status, if you suspect you are pregnant, or develop a cold or flu, a bladder infection, diarrhea, or other infection before your surgery.  

ON THE DAY OF SURGERY:

• Wear comfortable clothing; something that will be easy to get on and off and will fit over any bandages/operative area after surgery. Button-up shirts work best following shoulder surgery.
• You may brush your teeth; rinse your mouth out but do not swallow the water.
• Do not wear any makeup. Please remove all fingernail and toenail polish.
• Please remove all jewelry including your wedding ring if you are having shoulder or elbow surgery.
• If you wear contact lenses, glasses or hearing aids, please bring a case or container and the solution for contacts to hold and protect them while you are in surgery.  
• Please take a bath or shower before your surgery.  This will minimize the risk of infection.
• Minors (anyone younger than 18 years old) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to sign the operative consent form and discuss anesthetic risks with the anesthesiologist.
• Prior to surgery, the anesthesiologist will discuss with you the anesthesia most appropriate for your medical condition and procedure.  If you wish to speak with the anesthesiologist before your day of surgery, you may contact Seattle Surgery Center to arrange this at 206.382.1021.
• After your surgery, you must be escorted/driven home by a responsible adult.  You may take a taxi cab or shuttle if accompanied by a responsible adult who can stay with you after the driver departs.

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FOLLOWUP VISIT AFTER SURGERY:

• ​Your followup visit will be scheduled when you schedule surgery in our office.  You can also schedule physical therapy to start after surgery.  

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