Thermatrix

Pre-Operative Instructions

Please follow the directions below and/or any instructions given to you by your physician.  If you have any questions or if for any reason you will be unable to make your appointment, please call.

• Reduce the amount of alcoholic and caffeinated beverages and tobacco products 48 hours prior to the treatment.
• Limit your intake of fluids the day of the treatment.
• Be sure to eat something the day of the treatment.
• Fleet Enema should be given 2 hours prior to treatment.
• Please make arrangements for transportation to and from the treatment.
• You may bring books, magazines or your favorite music to pass the time.
• If your physician prescribes medications to you, please follow instructions carefully.
• You may take all your daily medications unless otherwise indicated by your physician.
• Wear comfortable or loose fitting clothing the day of the treatment.
• A catheter will be placed in your bladder and stay there for the next few days.  Your doctor will instruct you on how and when the catheter will be removed.