PRE-OPERATIVE SEDATION INSTRUCTIONS

• You MUST NOT have anything to eat or drink after midnight before surgery or at least six hours prior to surgery time, if scheduled in the afternoon. You may take your normal medications and your surgery prescribed medications with no more than four (4) ounces of water the morning of surgery. If you are a diabetic, please ask your doctor regarding the dosage of your insulin and bring your home glucometer with you. If you use respiratory inhaler, please bring it with you.

• You MUST bring someone with you to remain in the waiting room during your surgery. You will need this person to drive you home and stay with you for the rest of the day. You will be drowsy and not able to drive or operate heavy machinery for 24 hours.

• Wear comfortable, loose clothing.

• DO NOT WEAR any of the following on the day of surgery: contact lenses, heavy make-up, excessive jewelry, large earrings, fingernail polish or acrylic nails. - Smoking is not advised for two days before and two days after depending on the type of surgery you have. It can cause delayed healing, infection, or dry socket.

• Fill any prescriptions one week prior to surgery. Follow prescription directions carefully.

• Plan to be off work or school for two or three days depending on the type surgery you have. Excuses are available upon request.

• Prepare to be on a liquid/soft diet for at least two (2) days after surgery. (jello, ice-cream, pudding, yogurt, strained/cream soups, Ensure, Gatorade)

• Be prepared for ice packs for first 24 hours after surgery.

• Additional instructions will be given to accompanying caretaker. Care package will be given with instructions.