Before Anesthesia

• You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for six(6) hours prior to the appointment.
• Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.
• A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, join the patient in recovery after the surgery to go over post-operative instructions and drive the patient home.
• The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for that day following the anesthesia experience.
• Please wear loose fitting clothing with sleeves which can be rolled up past the elbow, and low-heeled shoes.
• Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
• Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or nail polish on the day of surgery.
• If you have an illness such as a cold, sore throat, stomach or bowel upset, please notify the office.
• If you take routine oral medications, please check with Dr. Howerton, Dr. Hopkin and Dr. Kennedy prior to your surgical date for instructions.