O R T H O P A E D I C
AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER
at Mass General West

AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER MAIN

• WELCOME

• PREPARING FOR YOUR SURGERY

• AFTER YOUR SURGERY AND LEAVING THE ASC

• IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

• PATIENT INFORMATION

• DRIVING DIRECTIONS

• EASY PRINT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ASC (PDF)

• PHYSICIAN DIRECTORY

• STAFF DIRECTORY

• ANESTHESIA OPTIONS

• HOME

44 Second Avenue, Suite 200 • Waltham, MA 02451 • Telephone: 781-522-9000 • Fax: 781-522-9095

 

 

LEAVING THE ASC:

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Your nurse will give you instructions before you go home.

• You may also have instructions from your surgeon.

• Your nurse will review the instructions with you and your escort or family member and
   give you a written copy.

 

FOR YOUR PAIN:

• You may get a prescription for pain medication from your surgeon.

• Do not drive while taking prescription pain medication.

• Do not drink alcohol while taking prescription pain medication.

 

 

GETTING HOME:

• You must have a reliable adult escort you home.

• Arrange for someone to stay with you for the first 24 hours after surgery. You may need    help around the house or with getting your prescriptions filled. Do not drive for 24    hours after anesthesia.

• A nurse will call you the next day to check on you.