Before Intravenous Anesthesia Sedation

  • You may not have anything to eat after midnight the night before your surgery
  • You may drink ONLY water or apple juice from 8 hours up to 2 hours before your anesthetic appointment
  • Do not drink anything, even water, within 2 HOURS before the anesthetic 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.
  • Under no circumstances can you drive yourself home. A responsible adult (excluding a taxicab driver) must pick you up after the appointment and accompany you home. Public transportation is not recommended.
  • You should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following the anesthesia experience.
  • Wear loose casual clothing for the appointment (e.g., short sleeve tee shirt). 
  • Contact lenses, jewelry and dentures must be removed before 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 2 days before your scheduled surgery, if possible.
  • If you take routine oral medications, please check with Dr. Singh at your consultation appointment for instructions in whether or not you should take them on the day of your surgery.