DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING (including water, mints or chewing gum) after midnight of the day preceding surgery. Undigested food in the stomach can cause complications, and your surgery will be postponed if you forget.

BATHE OR SHOWER the morning of surgery to minimize the chance of infection. Teeth may be brushed, but DO NOT swallow any water.

REFRAIN FROM SMOKING after midnight on the day preceding surgery.

IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU ARE PREGNANT, please notify your surgeon. Anesthesia and medications may be harmful to the developing fetus.

IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY HEALTH CHANGES between your most recent visit to your surgeon and the day of surgery, notify your surgeon. Please report even minor changes, such as an elevated temperature, cough or cold.

Helpful Hints
LEAVE JEWELERY and other valuables at home.

WEAR COMFORTABLE, loose clothing.

WEAR FLAT, comfortable SLIP-ON shoes.

DO NOT wear makeup or nail polish to the Center. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, please bring a case with you.

BRING COMPLETED insurance forms, as well as your insurance cards and medical information. PLEASE CHECK with your insurance company for pre-admission requirements such as second opinions and pre-admission certification. This will facilitate the admitting process.

ARRANGE FOR AN ADULT to be at the Surgery Center during surgery and to drive you, as you cannot drive yourself home after surgery. YOU SHOULD ALSO ARRANGE to have someone stay with you for the first 24 hours following your surgery.