Before Surgery
Pre-Operative Instructions for Sedation Patients
- Patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Please do not eat or drink anything eight (8) hours prior to surgery, including water.
EXCEPTIONS: Specific instructions for children should be obtained from a surgical assistant.
- If you take medications in the morning on a regular basis, please take these medications with a small sip of water unless you have been instructed otherwise.
- You will need a responsible adult to accompany you to the appointment, drive you home after the procedure and care for you at home.
- We recommend stocking up on cold, soft items for the day of surgery such as pudding, ice cream, yogurt, applesauce and Jell-O. You may also want to stock up on warm, soft items for the day after surgery such as soups, pastas, potatoes, and oatmeal.
- Remove any fingernail polish.
- Do not wear contact lenses to your appointment, unless they are extended wear.
- Wear two-piece comfortable clothing to your appointment. Please do not wear dresses, overalls or one-piece outfits.
