These instructions are provided for your comfort and protection. A failure to follow any of these will necessitate cancellation of your appointment that day. Should any circumstances arise that would require postponement of your appointment, such as illness (COVID, flu, fever, or upper respiratory infection), please notify the office as soon as possible so that we can reschedule you.
Do not eat anything 6 hours before your appointment.
Non-dairy, clear liquids are permitted until two hours before the appointment.
Do not have a large meal or alcoholic beverages after 8:00 p.m. the evening before.
Follow the instructions given to you by Dr. Barricklow during your pre-appointment phone call about your morning medications.
You must bring a responsible adult with you who can drive you home.
Arrangement should be made to have someone help care for you at home for the remainder of the day.
You must not drive, operate hazardous machinery or make important decisions for 24 hours after your anesthetic.
Wear loosely fitting, comfortable clothes with short sleeves.
Any additional questions you may have regarding instructions, please reach out to Dr. Barricklow here.