Surgical Pre Operative Instructions

🚨 Before Your Appointment

Illness?

  • Contact the oce if you have flu, fever, sore throat, or unexplained digestive issues.

Medications?

  • Confirm with the oce ahead of time whether to continue or adjust your medications.

👚 What to Wear

  • Loose-fitting, dark-colored clothing
  • Short sleeves
    • IV will be placed in the arm/hand
    • Monitoring leads go under sleeves and shirt (torso and shoulders)
  • Do NOT wear:
    • Facial/oral jewelry
    • Facial makeup
    • Nail polish or artificial nails (we need access to a bare fingernail)

🍽️ Eating & Drinking

  • No food or drink (including water) for 8 hours before surgery.
  • Ask the oce if you need to take medications with a small sip of water.

🚗 Transportation & Supervision

  • You must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+) to and from your appointment.
  • That person must stay with you at home for 4–6 hours after surgery until sedation wears o.
  • Do NOT drive or operate machinery for at least 24 hours after sedation and while using
    narcotic pain medications.

🚭 Substance Use

  • Avoid tobacco: It can delay healing and increase infection risk.
  • Avoid marijuana: It can cause serious sedation complications.