Preparing For A Procedure

If you are acutely ill, i.e. fever, cough, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. or have been prescribed antibiotics, please contact the office as soon as possible in order to be rescheduled. You must be finished with antibiotics for 2 days and free of infection before the procedure. 

If you need to cancel the procedure, please give 48 hours notice so we may fill the time with other patients who need the procedure. Failure to provide notification will result in a cancellation fee.  

Medication Instructions:

To ensure a safe procedure/surgery there are certain medications that may need to be stopped prior to your procedure. Please call our office for instructions on stopping the following blood thinning medications prior to your procedure. Your physician will provide you with instructions regarding if/when you will need to stop these medications and when to restart them after your procedure.

  • Coumadin (INR has to be taken the morning of your procedure, please note that this is not done in our office)
  • Xarelto
  • Pradaxa, Ticlid
  • Aspirin
  •  Ibuprofen, Motrin, Aleve
  • Meloxicam, Naproxen, Etodolac, Diclofenac
  •  *Any blood thinning medication

What time you should arrive based on your procedure:

If your procedure is WITHOUT sedation, please arrive 15 min before your appointment time. 

If your procedure is WITH sedation, your arrival time will be 45 minutes prior to the time of your appointment. Your arrival time and instructions will be confirmed 7 days prior to your procedure. It is important for you to arrive promptly to allow adequate time for pre-surgical preparation. If you have any questions regarding arrival time and day of procedure instructions you may call (847) 883-0077.

Procedures under Anesthesia/Sedation:

  • Please have a responsible adult (age over 18 years) available to drive you home after the procedure. It is expected that your driver will be immediately available at the time you are ready to leave. For your comfort and safety, taxis and public transportation are not allowed.
  • Do not eat solid food after midnight (12:00 am) unless you are instructed otherwise by the anesthesiologist. This includes cough drops, lozenges, hard candy, mints or gum.
  • Do not drink any other liquids or water after midnight (12:00 am) except for a small sip of water with medications.

The day of your procedure:

  • Please inform staff of allergies or unusual reactions to anesthesia you may have had in the past.
  • Please bring your medications that you may need, such as an inhaler or insulin, with you on the day of the procedure.
  • If you are or might be pregnant, please inform the pain clinic staff.
  • Please leave valuables and jewelry at home or with the adult accompanying you to the clinic. We regret to inform you that we are not responsible for lost/stolen items.
  • If you wear dentures, please bring your case. If you wear contact lenses, please bring a case or wear eye glasses instead. 

Please note that these are general guidelines. If you have any questions, please call our office at (847) 883-0077.