Before Anesthesia Instructions

• 🛑 Fasting:
  • Do not eat or drink anything (including water and chewing gum) for 8 hours prior to your appointment.

  🚬 Smoking:

  • No smoking for at least 12 hours before surgery.
  • Ideally, reduce or stop smoking as early as possible prior to your surgery day.

  👥 Accompaniment:

  • A responsible adult must accompany you to the office, stay during the procedure, and drive you home.
  • You may not drive or operate machinery for 24 hours after anesthesia.

  👕 Clothing & Accessories:

  • Wear loose-fitting clothing with sleeves that can be rolled past the elbows.
  • Wear low-heeled shoes.
  • Remove contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures before surgery.
  • Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or nail polish.

  🤒 Health Notifications:

  • Notify the office if you have a cold, sore throat, stomach upset, or any illness.

  💊 Medications:

  • If you take routine oral medications, check with Drs. Maron, Digumarthi, or Kuhmichel prior to your surgery for instructions.