On the day of your surgery be sure to wear low-heeled shoes and comfortable loose clothing. A jogging suit works best. If you are having shoulder surgery, you will leave the hospital with your arm in a sling, the non-operated arm will fit through a sleeve but the operated arm/shoulder will not fit through a sleeve. For women having shoulder surgery, wearing a strapless bra is recommended so that the straps don’t interfere with the shoulder bandages.

Do not bring valuables with you, such as jewelry. If you wear contact lenses, please leave them at home and wear glasses.

Someone MUST pick you up when you are discharged from the Hospital. You will not be discharged from the Hospital without an escort, so please arrange for an escort to pick you up after surgery. It is highly recommended that you have someone at home with you the night of your surgery.

Gotham Surgical will send an ice machine, Cryrocuff or Gameready to the hospital for you to take home. If you prefer you may have this shipped to your home. Please call Evelyn at 212.983.3755. She will give you instructions. Please use your ice machine until otherwise directed. Reminder: Please have a large supply of ice at home.

You and your family will be given post-operative instructions from Dr. Glashow following surgery. These are written instructions so you may refer to them at home. All necessary prescriptions will also be given to you at this time.