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Preparing for Surgery

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  • D0 NOT EAT or DRINK anything after midnight the night before your surgery. This includes water, hard candy, gum, chewing tobacco, ice, or prescription medications (unless ordered by your doctor).
  • ONLY take the medications as instructed by your doctor with a small sip of water either the night before surgery the morning of surgery.
  • Bathe or shower the night before and the morning of your surgery to minimize chances of infection. 
  • Do not smoke after midnight of the night before your surgery.
  • Your doctor has ordered and reviewed your laboratory tests in preparation for you surgery.  These tests were completed 2 weeks prior to your surgery.  Your surgery may be delayed without these required tests.
  • If the patient is a child, a parent must remain at the surgery location before, during and after the surgery.  The parent must sign release forms for children under 18.
  • Guardians of children under 18 must provide written proof of guardianship the day of the surgery.
Transportation
  • You will not be allowed to drive a vehicle for 24 hours after your surgery. Please arrange for a responsible person to be with you after the surgery to drive you home.
The Day of Your Surgery
  • Bring your insurance card and driver's license with you to the hospital or outpatient surgery center.
  • Arrange for care of your children for 24 hours, as you could feel drowsy for that time.
  • Do not wear contact lenses or makeup.
  • Bring a complete list of any medications you are taking with dosages.  This includes both prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins and herbal.