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.
