Before Anesthesia

This time is reserved specifically for you. If, by necessity, you must cancel your appointment for surgery, please notify us one day in advance. Please arrive a few minutes early.

Patients who will receive any type of sedation must NOT have anything to eat or drink, including water, for six hours before your surgery. This is for your safety, and if instructions are NOT followed your surgery will be postponed.
- Patients taking semagludtide and GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro, Ozempic, Trulicity and Wegovy should withhold taking the medication prior to surgery to reduce complications.
  - Patients who take the medication daily should hold taking on the day of surgery while those taking the medication weekly should hold taking medication a week prior to surgery.
- If patients have had covid within 6 weeks of surgery or have had any upper respiratory infection such as the flu within 4 weeks of surgery, the patient should notify the doctor prior to surgery to discuss whether to proceed.
You must have someone with you to drive you home following the surgery, and they must be present with you at the time of check-in. DO NOT DRIVE for the remainder of the day.
Any unmarried patient under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the time of surgery.
Brush your teeth and use a mouthwash before reporting to the office for surgery. It is preferable to have a LIGHT MEAL THE NIGHT BEFORE THE SURGERY.
It is advisable to have someone at home to care for you on the day of your surgery.
Wear a short sleeve garment that is loose fitting about the arms and neck, low heeled shoes should be worn. Please wear closed-toed shoes that will not slip off and remove any nail polish, contact lenses, jewelry, and watches prior to arrival for surgery.
Please be prepared to complete the financial arrangements that were discussed during your counseling appointment.

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