Preparing for Surgery
Having surgery of any kind is a scary process for anyone to go through. All doctors are aware of this, and your surgeon will surely try to make the experience as comfortable as possible for you.
Following the pre-operational
guidelines is one way to ensure that you have the safest and most comfortable
surgical experience. Although your surgeon will thoroughly explain how
to prepare for surgery, use the following pre-op checklist as a
helpful resource about two weeks prior to surgery.
Do not take Aspirin or any other anti-inflammatory medications prior to your procedure
Do not use Rogaine or take tricyclc antidepressants, blood thinners such as heparin and coumandin, nicacin, accutane, beta blockers, and MAO inhibitors
Do not take any multivitamins including vitamin B and vitamin E for one week before your procedure as they will increase bleeding
Stop smoking
Stop drinking alcoholic beverages
Complete any lab tests that need to be done and make sure the results are sent to your surgeon
Fill any prescriptions prescribed by your surgeon. These may include
antibiotics
and/or pain medication for after the surgery
Make arrangements for someone to take you to and from surgery because,
depending on the type of medication you are given, you will not be able
to do so
yourself
24 hours before surgery:
Shower and wash your hair as usual
Eat breakfast the morning of your procedure. If you are scheduled for
surgery in the afternoon have a light lunch before you arrive
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