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At Your Physician’s Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You will complete a medical history and sign your physician\u2019s informed consent. (We will also ask you to sign surgical and anesthesia consents on your day of surgery.)

Leading up to your day of surgery, if you continue to have questions about your procedure, please call your physician. Notify your physician prior to your surgery if you experience any change in your physical condition, such as a cold, cough or fever.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Planning for Your Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You must arrange to have a responsible adult accompany and drive you home after surgery.<\/strong>

During your procedure, your companion may remain in the waiting room to receive updates about your progress and your surgeon\u2019s post-surgery report. (For pediatric patients, both parents may remain with their child until surgery.)

You are required to have a responsible adult drive you home after discharge, since you will still be affected by the anesthesia. You will not be permitted to drive yourself home. If you will be using public transport and ridesharing services, you must have a responsible adult travel home with you after your discharge\u2014do not rely on the transport driver. Finally, you must have a responsible adult stay with you for the first 24 hours at home to monitor your recovery. If this is a problem, tell our nurse when she calls.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What To Do The Day Before<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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