Medications will be sent the day prior to your visit to the your preferred pharmacy listed below.
We will be reviewing your medical history with you prior to the surgery. Please be sure you are familiar with that information – especially with the name(s) and dosage(s) of any medications you are currently taking. If your history is relatively complicated, we may need to consult with your physician before the procedure is performed.
Patients who are minors (under 18 years of age) must have a legal guardian sign the consent forms.
If you are having I.V. (Intravenous) Conscious Sedation:
To reduce the chances of nausea, do not eat or drink anything (including water) for at least six hours prior to your appointment.
Unless we discuss otherwise, all of your normal medicines should be continued. Please swallow with a minimal amount of water.
A responsible adult, over 18 years of age, should accompany you to the office and remain at the office during the entire procedure. Following the visit, a responsible adult should remain with you for the next 24 hours.
If receiving IV sedation, you should wear clothing, which is not restricting to the neck or arms. You should wear loose-fitting tops on which the sleeves can be rolled up to the shoulder.
Following the sedation, you should refrain from driving an automobile or engaging in any activity that requires alertness for the next 24 hours.
There are differences between general anesthesia (being completely unconscious) and IV sedation. If you have any questions about the IV sedation process, please feel free to contact us prior to the procedure.