Click on the Frequently Asked Questions below to learn about your surgery.
The questions below may help you for before, during, and after your surgery.
Surgery Checklist
Call your physician immediately if you notice a change in your health between the time you saw your surgeon and the day of your procedure.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Patients receiving general anesthesia MUST have a responsible adult accompany you to the center and drive you home following your surgery. Your surgery cannot proceed without your companion.
Bring your medical insurance cards.
Bring a current list of medications that you take regularly.
Bring containers to store your contacts, eyeglasses, hearing aid, etc.
Do not bring jewelry or other valuables, including wedding bands or body piercing.
Do not wear makeup, hairpins, nail polish, body powder, or contact lenses if possible.
If you are having general anesthesia or sedation for your procedure:
Take nothing by mouth after midnight the night before. This means that you cannot drink any liquids, eat food, chew gum, smoke a cigarette, or have a mint. If you brush your teeth, do not swallow any water. If your surgery is late in the day, please ask the nurse or anesthesiologist about having a light breakfast. This is important as your stomach must be empty when you receive anesthesia.
You will be instructed by your doctor or pre-admission nurse which medications to take the morning of surgery. Take medication with a sip of water only.