Obviously soft stuff--protein drinks, yogurt.  Are there plans for
dentures to be made soon?

Steve

Dr. Bornfeld is right -- also bring a pad and pen, write down all
the after care (post op) instructions. He's not likely to
rememer.

Please call the dentist office, and ask them the same question.
Most of the time I've had dentistry, they have suggested that I
take the pain pills immediately after the work, so the pills have
a chance to get started before the novocaine wears off. Maybe
bring a bottle of water, so he can get the pills at the pharmacy,
and take em in the car on the way home.

Dr. Bornfeld can correct me on this, but I think it's illegal to
give someone else your own prescription meds. So, it's not legal
for you to bring a couple pills you had left over from your last
dentistry and give to him. Though, it would be a really nice
thing to do.

Please ask the dentist office before giving him any pills before
the procedure. Some pills affect the dentistry.

They will very likely send him home with a prescription for pain
pills, and another one for antibiotic. Please gently encourage
him to take the first one of each of these in the car right
outside the pharmacy. So he's got at least the first dose
started.

I am not a medical person, but I've had a bunch of dentistry
done. So, all this advice is from a dental patient. I always have
Slimfast, Boost, Ensure. Something like that in the car with me
when I go to the dentist. Those are slightly nutitious, and a lot
easier to eat than real food.

You are obviously a caring person, and he is very lucky to have
you as a friend.