Pre-Surgical Instructions

1. All prescriptions should be picked up prior to surgery.
2. If you were prescribed antibiotics and anti-inflammatories, please start 1 hour prior to your appointment unless told otherwise.
3. If you take any blood thinners, please consult with your medical doctor to see if you need to stop taking them prior to your surgery.
4. If you have been prescribed an ORAL SEDATIVE, please take 1 hour prior to your appointment. YOU MUST ARRANGE A DRIVER TO AND FROM YOUR APPOINTMENT.

• The effects of the oral sedative can start working within 20 min. You may feel groggy, tired, or dizzy. This is normal.
• Do not drink caffeine prior to surgery. It works against the oral sedative.

IF YOU ARE HAVING I.V. SEDATION, PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:

1. Wear comfortable loose-fitting clothes with short sleeves. If you become cold, we can provide a blanket.
2. YOU MUST ARRANGE A DRIVER TO AND FROM YOUR APPOINTMENT. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE YOURSELF!
3. You can expect to be tired and groggy when waking up from surgery. You should be escorted home and rest for the remainder of the day.
4. DO NOT eat anything or drink caffeine 6 hours before your scheduled surgery. You can have water only to take your prescribed medications. (eating and drinking before surgery can cause nausea and/or vomiting)

• If you are an insulin-dependent diabetic and having I.V. Sedation, please do not take your insulin before surgery. Insulin can cause vomiting when mixed with I.V. Medications. If you have any questions, please ask.