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Before your surgery

General guidance to prepare for surgery, especially if you are having sedation or general anesthesia.

In the days before

  • Fill any prescriptions we send ahead of time so they are ready at home.
  • Arrange for a responsible adult to drive you and stay with you if you are having sedation or general anesthesia.
  • Tell us about any change in your health or medications since your consultation.

Eating and drinking

  • For IV sedation or general anesthesia, do not eat or drink anything for six hours before surgery unless we tell you otherwise.
  • For local anesthesia only, a light meal beforehand is fine.
  • Take your usual daily medications with a small sip of water unless we advise against it.

What to wear and bring

  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing and short sleeves, or sleeves that roll up easily.
  • Leave jewelry and contact lenses at home, and avoid nail polish on the day of sedation.
  • Bring your ID, insurance information, and a list of your medications.

When to call us

  • You develop a cold, fever, or other illness before surgery
  • You are unsure whether to take a specific medication

If something does not feel right after your procedure, call our office. A member of our surgical team is available for urgent post-operative concerns, day or night. For a life-threatening emergency, such as difficulty breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

(336) 555-0142