F.A.Q.

Tell the doctor or nurse:

• It is or could be pregnant.
• What drugs you are taking, including medications, supplements, or herbs you bought without a prescription.

During the days before the procedure:

• Indicate any allergies or health problems you have, what medications you are taking, and what type of anesthesia or sedation you have received before.
• We can do blood and urine tests and a physical exam.
• If possible, you should come accompanied so that someone can help transport you to and from the clinic.
• If you smoke, try to quit a week before the procedure.
• Take 500 mg of Vitamin C every 12 hours at least 10 days before surgery.
• If possible, take 100 mg of Coenzyme Q10 twice a day one week before surgery.

On the day of the procedure:

• We will generally ask you not to eat anything 4 hours before, nor drink anything 2 hours before the procedure.
• Do not drink alcohol the night before or on the day of the procedure.
• Take the drugs you normally use unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• The doctor or nurse will tell you what time to arrive at the clinic.