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Procedure Instructions
Pre-Procedure Instructions
Drink plenty of fluids the day and night before your procedure!
Do not eat any solid foods or dairy products for at least 6 hours prior to your procedure.
You may have clear liquids including water, clear juice, broth, Jell-O, tea, or black coffee up to 2 hours before your
procedure, but remember NO DAIRY PRODUCTS!
If you are taking ANY blood thinners such as COUMADIN, PLAVIX, TICLID, LOVENOX, or HEPARIN please make sure
you have received and are following proper instructions for holding your medication and obtaining lab testing prior to
your procedure.  If this will be your first appointment please be sure that you have authorized any medication
changes with your physician.
Otherwise, you may take you usual medications at your usual time with a small amount of water.
Please bring someone with you who is able to drive you home on the day of your procedure as you will not be
allowed to drive for about 6 hours.
Apply ice to the affected area, 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off for about 2 hours.  You may do this longer if needed.
Post Procedure Instructions
No driving for six hours after the procedure.
You may resume your normal diet and medications.
No soaking in the tub until the next day.  Showers are okay.
Remove the bandage after about 2 hours.
Walking and light physical activity is encouraged, but listen to your body.  Don't over do it.
You may resume you normal activities the next day.
Call with any questions or concerns.

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