Day of Surgery

• Fasting instructions will be provided by the nurse during your interview.
• Only take the medications instructed by the nurse during your interview.
• No oral hypoglycemic medication or insulin on the day of surgery.
• Do not consume alcohol 24 hours prior to your surgery.
• Do not smoke 12 hours prior to your surgery.
• No gum, breath mints or chewing tobacco after midnight.
• You may take a shower or bath the morning of surgery, but do not put on any lotions, powder or perfumes.
• Brush your teeth, rinse and spit without swallowing the water.
• Do not apply makeup, powder, creams or lotions.

What to Bring

• Bring your insurance card and payment.
• Bring a case for contacts, glasses and dentures.
• Bring crutches if necessary for proper fitting and receive instructions for use.
• Bring any medical equipment already issued as instructed by the nurse.
• Leave all jewelry and valuables at home.
• Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothes.