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 Drs. Singh or Ballo at your consultation appointment for instructions in whether or not you should take them on the day of your surgery.