Please do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before surgery. This includes chewing gum and taking sips of water. You may brush your teeth, but do not swallow the water.
It can be dangerous to be put to sleep or sedated when you have food or liquid in your stomach; therefore, if you do eat or drink after midnight (other than as directed by your physicians), your surgery may be canceled.
- If you are taking daily prescription medication, consult with your doctor for instruction on how you are to take that medication before surgery.
- Wear loose fitting clothing and low-heeled shoes.
- Remove false eyelashes, wigs, and contact lenses, including extended wear contacts.
- All patients should bathe either the night before or morning of surgery.
- Do not wear any cologne or perfume.
- It is recommended that you do not drink alcoholic beverages or smoke for 24 hours before and 24 hours after surgery. Alcohol may increase the depth of your anesthesia, or the effect of the medicines you may be given.
- Please follow your surgeon’s specific instructions regarding removal of nail polish and/or acrylic nails.
Driver’s license (as identification) and all applicable insurance cards. Please bring the completed Postoperative Transportation Care Verification form. If patient is a minor, the parent or legal guardian must accompany the patient to the Surgery Center in order to sign legal documents. Surgery will be canceled if the patient arrives unaccompanied by the parent or legal guardian. An interpreter if unable to understand or speak english.
All valuables (other than money for payment of surgery bill). Jewelry (including watches, earrings, rings, etc). Additional cash.