A calm moment, just for you

A longer exhale to settle nerves and ease into sleep.

A few gentle reminders to help you feel ready. Your office's own pre-op instructions always come first — check these against your packet.

• ✓Confirm when you need to stop eating and drinking, per your office's instructions.
• ✓Set out any medications your team told you to take — and note the ones to skip.
• ✓Confirm your ride to and from surgery, and who will be with you afterward.
• ✓Lay out loose, comfortable clothes and anything that helps you feel at ease.
• ✓Set up a cozy recovery spot: water, pillows, phone charger, and a way to call your office.
• ✓Try to wind down early. A warm shower and dim lights can help.
• ✓Jot down any last questions so you remember to ask in the morning.

Your office's pre-op instructions always come first.

If your thoughts are spinning, slow them down by noticing the room around you. Take each one slowly.

• ✓Notice 5 things you can see.
• ✓Notice 4 things you can feel.
• ✓Notice 3 things you can hear.
• ✓Notice 2 things you can smell.
• ✓Notice 1 thing you can taste.