Before Surgery

Cigarette smoking must be discontinued!
Many surgeons will not perform this surgery, if you are currently smoking or taking anti-smoking medicines or gum that contains nicotine.

When surgery is scheduled, Dr. Grossman's patients receive instructions covering all of the necessary pre-surgical planning from the staff.

These instructions include:

• A list of drugs, medications, and food supplements to be avoided prior to surgery because of their negative effect on and interference with surgery, anesthesia, and healing
  
  
• Information about smoking cessation and the additional risks of surgery and smoking
  
  
• A reminder to make arrangements for transportation, homecare and childcare
  
  
• Forms for your doctor for medical history and physical examination and laboratory tests
  
  
• Recommendations & special arrangements for out-of-town patients