Pre-Operative Instructions for IV Sedation
- No eating or drinking (including water) 8 hours prior to your appointment. If it’s a morning appointment, do not eat or drink after midnight the night before.
- You must be accompanied by one responsible adult who can drive you home and care for you. They must wait in the waiting room during the procedure. Surgeries usually last about an hour. After surgery, go home, eat something soft, and begin your pain medication for comfort.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing with short sleeves. We’ll place monitors and start the IV in your arm. Do not wear nail polish and keep nails short.
- Leave jewelry and contact lenses at home. Women should wear flat, closed-toe shoes and tie back long hair. No sandals or flip flops.
- Practice good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing before surgery. Do not smoke before or after surgery as it interferes with healing.
- Avoid aspirin, aspirin compounds, diet pills, and fish oil for two weeks prior to surgery.
- Arrive 15 minutes early. Bring your surgical fee and complete financial arrangements before surgery.
- Avoid smoking, alcohol, and recreational drugs including marijuana for at least one week prior to general anesthesia. Use of recreational drugs can be life-threatening.
- Prescriptions will be sent to your pharmacy at your consultation. Pick them up within 5 days and have them ready before surgery. Stock your home with soft, cold foods (e.g., mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, milkshakes, pudding, yogurt).
If you have any questions, please call our office before your appointment. We’re happy to explain.