Pre-Surgical Instructions
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Do NOT eat or drink anything within 12 hours of your surgery.
A small sip of water is permitted in order to take regularly scheduled or pre-operative valium medications.
Diabetic patients should call us again to discuss your specific fasting and insulin plan for your procedure.
Do NOT skip any medications unless instructed to do so by your physician or surgeon.
Wear loose comfortable clothing but please avoid wearing long sleeved items.
You must bring an adult over 18 years with you; they will be responsible for getting you home and receiving after-care instructions.
Female patients must either sign a waiver to refuse a pregnancy test OR have a negative result on a pregnancy test
Take a home pregnancy test the night before your surgery and take a phone-photo of the negative result AND the instructions/reference that indicate a negative result.
Please inform your doctor of any recent cough/cold/illness.
Please inform your doctor of any recent changes in your health.
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You are permitted to have a light breakfast.
Wear comfortable clothing
You may drive yourself home and do not need someone to accompany you to your visit.
Do not skip any medications unless instructed to do so by your physician or surgeon.
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You are permitted to have a light breakfast.
Wear comfortable clothing
You may drive yourself home and do not need someone to accompany you to your visit.
Do not skip any medications unless instructed to do so by your physician or surgeon.
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Do NOT stop any medications on your own unless allowed/instructed by your physician or surgeon.
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Mandatory
Heart Valve Replacements
Cyanotic Heart Defects
Endocarditis or Rheumatic Fever
May Be Necessary (Call Us)
Taking certain Bone Medications called Bisphosphonates
Taking Immunosuppressants
Radiation to the head or neck region
Recent or current chemotherapy
Certain cancers of the blood
Had a total knee or hip or joint replacement?
No longer necessary as per the ADA. Call your orthopedic surgeon and have them Rx you antibiotics if they feel it’s necessary.
Supplies to Buy
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OK TO EAT
First 24 Hours: No Chew diet - Yogurt, pudding, soup, applesauce, ice cream, protein shake
Days 2-5: Everything above plus a Minimal Chew Diet: eggs, pasta, mashed potatoes, pancakes, etc.
Days 5-10: Start incorporating some more chewy food - pizza, chicken, breads.
Day 10 and on: Resume a normal diet
AVOID LIST
Anything: Crunchy, crispy, acidic, spicy.
Grains, seeds, rice, oatmeal, chia
Straws
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You’ll Want to Stock Up On
A very soft and small toothbrush (the kind for toddlers are perfect)
Listerine Zero or any alcohol free mouth-rinse
Saline Nose Spray
Gauze
Black Tea Bags
Ice Pack
Nicotine Patches if you are a smoker.
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Optional
A wedge shaped pillow to keep your head upright at night.
A face/head Ice Pack Wrap … search for “Jaw Bra”