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Surgery Instructions

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NOTHING TO EAT, DRINK, CHEW OR SMOKE AFTER MIDNIGHT THE NIGHT BEFORE!

  • Shower or bathe before coming to the hospital. You may brush your teeth, but DO NOT swallow the water
  • Bring a list of current medications.
  • If you have an advance directive such as a living will or durable power of attorney for health care, bring it with you the day of surgery and give to the nurse.
  • Do not wear makeup the day of surgery.
  • Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes.
  • Report any recent exposure to communicable disease.
  • LEAVE YOUR VALUABLES AT HOME!
  • YOU MUST HAVE A RESPONSIBLE ADULT DRIVE YOU HOME!
IMPORTANT

IF YOU DEVELOP A COUGH, COLD, FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS OR FEVER,
NOTIFY YOUR SURGEON IMMEDIATELY!!

Please let our office know at least one week in advance if this procedure
needs to be rescheduled or canceled.

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