Preparing for Surgery

Special Precautions

• Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any change in your health before surgery. If you have a minor elevation in your temperature, a cold or cough please report them.
• If you are a woman of childbearing age and suspect you may be pregnant, please notify your surgeon. Anesthesia and medications may be harmful to a developing fetus.
• Your surgery may be cancelled or rescheduled if any of the following conditions occur:
• If you have not arranged for a responsible adult over the age of 18 to drive you home after surgery – this cannot be a taxi driver unless you have a person other than the taxi driver to accompany you to your home.
• If you do not follow the eating and drinking instructions given to you.