The day of your surgery may be more comfortable and less stressful if you follow these simple guidelines:

• Do not eat or drink after midnight the day of your surgery (including gum, candy, water, etc.)
• Do not smoke past noon the day before your surgery
• Wear casual loose-fitting clothing that can be folded and stored easily
• Do not wear any makeup, jewelry (including wedding rings and jewelry in pierced sites), lotion or nail polish
• Leave all valuables at home; Linden Surgery Center will not be responsible for them
• If you wear contacts or eyeglasses, please bring a storage case for protection
• If you use inhalers, please bring them with you
• Leave children who are not patients at home with a responsible adult
• You should be accompanied by a responsible adult who can stay during the procedure and take you home afterward.
• Bring your insurance card and copay/deductible
• Please arrive promptly at the scheduled time so your surgery is not delayed