When it is time for your surgery, you will be transported on a carrier to the OR. You will see several members of the operating team and a lot of equipment and bright lights. Once moved to the operating table, you will be provided with warm blankets. The anesthesiologist may give you medication through your IV line to relax you and make you sleepy. He or she will remain at the head of the table, stay with you the entire time in the operating room and transport you to the post anesthesia care unit (recovery room). Once the surgery is completed, the surgeon will talk with your family. The time you are in the operating room will vary from person to person; one family member should remain in the surgery waiting room at all times. Remember, any time frame you are given for any portion of your time with us is an approximate time.