Before Intravenous Or General Anesthesia Sedation

• You may not have anything to eat or drink for eight (8) hours prior to the appointment. You may have a small amount of clear liquids up to 2 hours prior to your appointment.
• No smoking at least 12 hours before surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery. We do understand this is difficult but it facilitates healing.
  
• A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, and drive the patient home. Minors must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.
  
• The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following the anesthesia experience.
  
• Please wear loose fitting clothing with sleeves that can be rolled up past the elbow, and flat walking shoes (ex. gym shoes). Do not wear flip-flops, sandals or high-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. Albright prior to your surgical date for instructions on how to take your medications.
  
• Someone should be available to attend to you for the first 6 hours after surgery. We request that anyone undergoing anesthesia only care for themselves (i.e. no minor children) for twenty-four hours following surgery as the pain medicine may cause drowsiness.
• You will need an ice bag when you return home.
• Due to the limited reception space, please do not bring children with you.