How Can You Help prior to your surgery?
- Bring all of your current medications to orientation for review.
- Consult your physician for special instructions if you are taking routine medications, insulin, or blood thinners.
- Do not eat or drink anything for at least eight hours before your scheduled surgery. Do not chew gum or use any tobacco products.
- Shower or bathe to minimize the chance of infection and wear loose, comfortable clothing.
- Leave jewelry and other valuables at home.
- Take out removable teeth prior to transfer to the operating room and do not wear glasses or contact lenses in the OR.
- If you are a Same Day Surgery patient, arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home and to provide care for at least 24 hours.
- If you are a smoker, we recommend that you stop smoking at least two weeks prior to your surgery
- If you have had any problems with anesthetics in the past, please discuss this with your surgeon so that your anesthesia provider is aware of this prior to your procedure.
- If you are currently using a CPAP machine for sleep apnea, please bring the machine with you the day of surgery.
