Before Intravenous Anesthesia Sedation

• Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing, short sleeved shirt for IV access
• Remove jewelry, contact lenses
• Remove finger nail polish
• Wear flat soled shoes
• Avoid Aspirin, Ibuprofen for one week prior to surgery
• Abstain from cannabis products for 72 hours prior to surgery
• Have ice packs ready at home
• Stock up on soft, comfortable foods
• Take your preoperative antibiotics within two hours prior to surgery with a small sip of water
• Brush your teeth prior to surgery to reduce the chance of infection
• Avoid smoking and alcohol for 24 hours prior to surgery
• If having local anesthesia for surgery, then no fasting is required and you may drive yourself to and from surgery
• If having IV sedation for surgery, then six hours fasting from solids foods is required. Clear liquids are permissible in small amounts up to two hours before surgery. A responsible adult must be your driver/escort and be present in the office
• If desired, pineapple extract (Bromelain) may be taken postoperatively. There is modest evidence that it will reduce pain, swelling and limited mouth opening after surgery. VitaMedica sells a five day Bromelain pack for post-surgery and is available through Amazon.com