Being prepared for your surgery is one of the best ways to ensure your entire experience is a positive one.
General Pre-Surgical Instructions
In addition:
- A responsible adult must drive you home.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing with sleeves that can be rolled up past the elbow.
- Remove contact lenses, dental prosthetics (dentures), and jewelry.
- Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or nail polish on the day of surgery.
- Fill any prescription pain medications and antibiotics before the day of your surgery.
- If you have an illness such as a cold, sore throat, or stomach or bowel upset, please notify the office.
Be sure to talk to Dr. Abdoney if you currently take medications that contain aspirin, Advil, Motrin®, Aleve® (naproxen), ibuprofen, or Tylenol® (acetaminophen), or anticoagulants such as Coumadin, Plavix®, Lovenox®, and Heparin.
