Your child’s surgeon may ask for a complete medical history and physical exam of your child before the procedure.

Always tell your child’s doctor or nurse:

• What drugs your child is taking
• Include drugs, herbs, and vitamins you bought without a prescription.
• Tell them about any allergies your child has to medicine, latex, tape, or skin cleaner.

Ask your child’s doctor which drugs your child should still take on the day of surgery.

On the day of the surgery:

• Your child will usually be asked not to drink or eat anything after midnight the night before surgery.
• Give your child any drugs your doctor told you to give your child with a small sip of water.
• Your child’s doctor or nurse will tell you when to arrive for the surgery.
• The doctor will make sure your child is healthy enough for surgery. This means your son should not have any signs of illness. If your son is ill, the surgery may be delayed.