Pre-Op Rules:

• Arrive at the Surgical Center approximately thirty (45 - 60) minutes before your procedure.
• Do not eat or drink anything including gum or candy 8 hours prior to your procedure.
• If you need to take morning heart and/or blood pressure medicines, do so with a sip of water.
• Do not take morning oral diabetic medication. Ask your physician about insulin and how to take it.
• No smoking within 8 hours of your procedure
• If Female, please inform physician if there is any chance you might be pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Wear loose fitting clothing and flat shoes on the day of your procedure. If you are receiving a cervical procedure, restrictive clothing such as a sport bra is prohibited. We need complete access to the injection site.
• Do not wear jewelry or bring valuables with you.
• Coumadin or blood thinners should be discontinued per protocol a minimum of five days prior to your scheduled procedure based upon approval from the prescribing physician.
• Products containing aspirin/ibuprofen should not be taken 7 days prior to your scheduled procedure.
• You MUST bring a responsible adult to drive you home after your procedure, THEY MUST STAY ON LOCATION! THIS PERSON MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER.
• Failure to follow these instructions could result in a delay and/or cancellation of your procedure.
• Bring a list of your current medication and dosages. If you do not have a list please take a picture on your cellular device.