A nurse will call you the day before your surgery, review special instructions, and answer any questions you have. If you have not received a call by 4 p. It is important for you to follow these guidelines before surgery to prevent delays or cancellations.
No food, drink or water after midnight the day of your procedure. You may brush your teeth while taking care not to swallow any water.
Makeup, Nail Polish, Jewelry including body jewelry Please remove all these items before surgery. Skip to main content. Search for: X GO Search. Food and Drink No food, drink or water after midnight the day of your procedure. Clothing Wear loose, casual, comfortable clothing to fit over dressings.
Valuables Please leave valuables at home. You suspect you may be pregnant. You are taking: diet pills, aspirin, ibuprofen, blood thinners, or certain herbal medicines.
You may need to stop taking these weeks before your surgery. You can discuss this with your surgeon. Driver: You must plan to have someone drive you home. Do not plan to use taxis or other public transportation. Interpreter: If the patient cannot read, speak English or use sign language, an interpreter is required. If you need assistance arranging for an interpreter, please contact the Scheduling department at as soon as possible.
