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General Information to Prepare for a Consultation:
The initial visit will allow you to meet your surgeon and discuss your history and current symptoms, complaints, or wishes. He will then perform a physical exam and review any tests that may have been performed prior to your visit before discussing treatment options and developing a personalized treatment plan with you.
In general you should NOT expect to have surgery performed on the day of your initial visit. You may eat and take your regular medicines prior to your initial office consultation unless otherwise instructed by a physician or nurse.
In general you should NOT eat or drink anything, (not even coffee) after midnight before a surgical procedure. You are encouraged to shower and brush your teeth the morning of surgery. You may rinse your mouth out after brushing but do not swallow the water. If you have been instructed to take some of your regular medications or an antibiotic on the morning of surgery it is o.k. to have a sip of water if needed to swallow the medicine.
Please remember to bring your insurance cards and drivers’ license with you on the day of your office visit.
Patients covered by Tricare should bring their referral with them to their office visit. |
