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1.   NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK AFTER MIDNIGHT , THE NIGHT PRIOR TO YOUR PROCEDURE.

2.   MEDICAL SHORT STAY AT UMASS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WILL CALL YOU THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE TO GIVE YOU THE TIME TO REPORT TO THE HOSPITAL.

3.   ON THE MORNING OF YOUR PROCEDURE YOU MAY TAKE ALL OF YOUR MEDICATIONS WITH A SIP OF WATER AND NOTHING ELSE, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. CALL OFFICE IF ANY QUESTIONS, (508) 754-4153.

4.   YOU WILL BE ADMITTED THE DAY OF YOUR SCHEDULED PROCEDURE AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO STAY OVERNIGHT.

5.   YOU MAY NOT DRIVE YOURSELF TO OR FROM THE HOSPITAL.

6.   IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (508) 754-4153.