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As a surgical patient at Monmouth Medical Center, your care will
be handled by a highly skilled team of specialists, which is headed
by your surgeon. The information in this section is designed to
give you step-by-step information to prepare you for surgery and
recovery.
Do not eat or drink anything after midnight before the day of your
surgery. You may brush your teeth (do not be concerned if you
swallow a small amount of water). Please take your morning medications
with a small amount of water before coming for the procedure
unless advised otherwise by the nurse or doctor. If you eat or
add cream to your beverage, your surgery will be cancelled.
Infants 3 months of age to older children can drink clear liquids
such as water, apple or cranberry juice up to two hours before
their surgery. (No cream, no milk and no juice with pulp).
Please follow these guidelines:
Babies may be nursed up to three hours before arrival time. Formula
can be given up to five hours before arrival time.
You may bring eyeglasses, false teeth and case, and slippers.
Young children may bring a favorite toy or blanket. You should
bring an empty bottle for your infant or toddler.
Please do not bring valuables, such as jewelry
and money, as Monmouth Medical center is not liable for the safekeeping
of these items.
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