Pre-Operative Intravenous Anesthesia Sedation Instructions

Please follow these instructions to ensure that your surgery runs as smoothly as possible.

  • Nothing to eat or drink (including water) for 6 hours prior to your appointment except your daily medications as instructed (including allergy medication) to take with a small sip of water.
  • No smoking for at least 12 hours before surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.
  • MANDATORY to have a responsible adult driver that must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the entirety of the procedure, and drive the patient home to assist in post-operative care. All patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  • IMPORTANT: All patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at EVERY visit.
  • The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following anesthesia.
  • Please wear loose fitting clothing with short sleeves and flat shoes. No high heels please.
  • Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
  • Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup.
  • Remove all nail polish on fingernails.
  • If you have an illness such as a cold, sore throat, stomach or upset bowels, please notify the office immediately and within 3 days of your scheduled surgery.
  • Fill your prescriptions BEFORE your scheduled surgery date.
  • If prescribed, bring your inhaler with you to your surgical appointment.
  • Please limit the number of people that accompany the driver and patient on the day of surgery.
  • Have a supply of soft foods at home that are ready to eat (oatmeal, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, soups, pudding, jello, ice-cream, etc.)
  • If you take routine oral medications, please check with Dr. German prior to your surgical date for instructions.
  • The use of cell phones/smart phones within the office is strictly prohibited. Taking video, audio, or pictures of yourself or others prior, during or after surgery while in the office is prohibited.
  • IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO KEEP THE SURGERY APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED, PLEASE GIVE THE OFFICE 72 HOURS ADVANCED NOTICE OTHERWISE A LATE CANCELLATION FEE MAY BE ACCESSED.