Here are the instructions you need 3 hours before, do not eat. 1 hour before, do not drink. 24 hours before your appointment, do not take Aspirin or any other drug
containing ASA. Tylenol and Advil are OK. 24 hours before do not use any alcohol. Even a little in
something like cough syrup can react with our medication and make you ill.
You will not be able to drink alcohol for two days after your
appointment. Amphetamines and most other street drugs must not be taken for three days
prior to your appointment. Cocaine must not be taken for 24 hours prior to
your appointment. With marijuana, no use 12 hours before. If you are a
regular heroin or methadone user and cannot go without please limit your
intake to a minimum maintenance dose only. Take a bath or shower before coming to your appointment. Wear or bring a short-sleeved top like a t-shirt and warm socks or
slippers. Wear underpants that can hold a sanitary pad and bring 2 pads with
you. You should have a supply of pads at home for later. Do not wear perfume or cologne and ask your companion not to wear
them either. Do not wear fingernail polish on at least one index finger so we can monitor your blood oxygen levels during the procedure. If you have acrylic nails and it is not possible to remove one, please use only very lightly coloured polish. Bring your Care Card. You and anyone with you must show photo ID to
get in the clinic. Be on time. Late arrival even by 10 minutes will mean rescheduling.
If you have a fever, please call to reschedule your appointment. If you think you have miscarried, see your doctor or call us to
ensure it is complete before cancelling your surgery here. Please call to confirm your appointment. (If you made the booking within a week of your appointment you don't need to call to confirm.) Call in the evenings or weekend and leave a message on our answering machine. Please speak slowly and clearly. Give us your full name and the date and time of your appointment. If you are only calling to confirm, we will not return your call. Call 604-322-6692 and follow the instructions to leave a voicemail message.
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