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Q: Why can't I eat for four hours before my procedure?
A: Procedures are usually done with sedation for patient comfort. If you have an empty stomach, there is less risk of your getting sick from sedation and therefore less risk of aspiration of food into your lungs.
Q: Why do I need a driver?
A: The sedation used to make you comfortable may affect your ability to drive. For your safety we do not want you "driving under the influence."
Q: Why do I have to arrive 60 minutes before my procedure?
A: There is a lot to do before your procedure to make sure everything is in order. We will need you to register, provide us with a comprehensive health history, change clothes, and have an IV inserted.
Q: Can I go back to work the same day?
A: While recovery following such ambulatory procedures as discogram, facet evaluation, nerve block, spinal cord stimulation, cervical epidural and steroid injection is typically faster and much less painful than it is after traditional surgery, we highly recommend that you return home and rest for the remainder of the day.
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