DO NOT schedule any business or social activity directly following surgery. After surgery, we suggest that you rest and follow your post surgery directions. If sedated, you will need someone to drive you home and stay with you for 12 hours post procedure due to the effects of the medications. Please make arrangements.

DO NOT eat or drink anything after midnight prior to surgery. Otherwise your surgery may have to be cancelled.

If you have an Advanced Directive you must bring it on the day of your surgery.

If your Advanced Directive includes a “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) clause you must be aware that the Advanced Pain Institute does not honor the DNR portion and if there is an emergency we will try anything within the standard of care to keep you safe.

Oral Hygiene: It is fine to brush your teeth the morning of surgery, but do not swallow the water.

Cleansing: Shower and wash the surgical areas with antibacterial soap (Phisoderm, Dial or Lever 2000) before surgery. Wash your face well and do not wear any kind of moisturizer, lotion, eye or facial make-up. Do not use moisturizer or body lotion 24 hours before surgery.

Prescriptions: You must bring your prescriptions with you the day of surgery. This includes regular medications taken on daily basis and post-operatively prescribed medications recommended by your surgeon. Contact your doctor before you stop taking any medication.

Leave all valuables at home: Including handbag, jewelry and watch.

Clothing: Wear a buttoned shirt, slacks and flat slip-on or tennis shoes. Do not wear pantyhose or a pull over top. Contact lens wearers should bring glasses. Please bring a sweater or a jacket in case you are cold after surgery. Please remove all hairpins, jewelry and any metal.

If you are taking Coumadin medicine or if you are diabetic, call your doctor or nurse for special instructions.

Please bring any imaging study results (MRI, CT, x-rays) such as films, reports, or CD-ROMs, if available.

During your visit to our center please feel free to make suggestions on how we can make your stay better and safer.