{"id":5830,"date":"2022-07-20T05:10:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T10:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dallasregionalmedicalcenter.com\/?page_id=5830"},"modified":"2024-01-05T12:07:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T17:07:01","slug":"admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dallasregionalmedicalcenter.com\/patients-visitors\/admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#006a94&#8243; vertical_offset_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; horizontal_offset_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||20px||true|false&#8221; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;arrow3&#8243; bottom_divider_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.08)&#8221; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; 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We know you may have questions, and encourage you to discuss your hospital stay with your physician before you arrive. Below are some frequently asked questions about preparing for surgery that will answer some of your questions.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top:15px;\">How to Prepare for Surgery or Procedure<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Before you undergo an operation or procedure, make sure that your doctor has explained it to you. Make sure that you understand how it will help you, what the risks and possible outcomes are, and what other types of treatment may be available.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you, your doctor, and your surgeon agree on exactly what will be done during the operation.<\/li>\n<li>Tell your surgeon, anesthesiologist, and nurses if you have allergies. 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