Before the Procedure

Tell Dr. Guzman:

• If you are or could be pregnant
• What medicines are you taking, even drugs, supplements, or herbs you bought without a prescription. 
• During the days before your procedure:
• Tell Dr. Guzman about allergies or health conditions you have, what medicines you are taking, and what anesthesia or sedation you have had before.
• Email the office copies of the most recent laboratory tests, EKG and/or recent consults with a cardiologist,pulmonologist or your primary care physician.
• Arrange for a responsible adult to drive you to and from the hospital or clinic for the procedure.
• If you smoke, try to stop. Smoking increases the risk for problems such as slow healing. Ask your provider for help quitting.

On the day of your procedure:

• Follow instructions about when to stop eating and drinking.
• DO NOT drink alcohol the night before and the day of your procedure.
• Take the drugs your doctor told you to take with a small sip of water.
• Arrive at the hospital or clinic on time.

After the Procedure

After conscious sedation, you will feel sleepy and may have a headache or feel sick to your stomach.

You should be able to go home after clinical evaluation of the provider.

When you are home:

• Eat a healthy meal to restore your energy based on recommendations of your surgeon or dentists.
• You should be able to return to your everyday activities the next day.
• Avoid driving, operating machinery, drinking alcohol, and making legal decisions for at least 24 hours.
• Check with Dr. Guzman before taking any medicines or herbal supplements.
• If you had surgery, follow your doctor's instructions for recovery and wound care.