Before Anesthesia

You may not have anything to eat or drink for ten (10) hours prior to the appointment. The exception to this is the small amount of water required to take pre-operative medications.
You will be instructed to take your antibiotic (usually 2 pills) with a sip of water 2 full hours before your surgery appointment. Any routine daily medications (Ex: Blood pressure pills) will be taken the same way.
No smoking at least 12 hours before surgery. 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, drive the patient home, and remain with the patient until he/she is fully recovered from anesthesia (usually 12 - 24 hours).
The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following the anesthesia experience.
Please wear loose fitting short sleeved clothing, and low-heeled or flat 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 any illness such as a fever, cold, sore throat, stomach or bowel upset, please notify the office as soon as possible before your scheduled appointment.
If you take routine oral medications, please check with Dr. Perry and your physician prior to your surgical date. They will give you instructions regarding the medications you are to take before surgery.