What Activities are Okay?

Medications

If your physician has asked you to take critical medications, take the medication with a sip of water early in the morning of your surgery.

Some medications may cause extra bleeding and bruising, and should be stopped days to weeks before the day of surgery:

• Aspirin
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, Motrin, Aleve, Advil, Naprosyn, etc.)
• Vitamin E
• Herbal Medicines (especially Gingko Biloba)
• Clopidrogel
• Warfarin
• Enoxaparin

Each patient is different. Please follow your surgeon or doctor’s recommendations on when exactly to stop taking these medications.

Instructions for Day of Surgery

On the Day of Surgery

• Do not eat or drink anything. Brushing teeth is okay.
• Shower if you did not shower the night before.
• Take your medications with a small sip of water. In general, it is imperative that all blood pressure and heart medications are taken at their normal dose and any diabetic medication is taken at ½ the dose.
• Do not wear makeup, nail polish, jewelry or contact lenses.
• Wear loose comfortable clothing that is easy to change. Wear comfortable shoes or slippers.
• Do not bring any valuables.

What to Bring

• Identification Card
• Insurance Information
• List of Medications you are currently taking

Arriving Day of Surgery

Reach on time and report on Reception / Admission desk at the hospital. It is important to ensure that things move on time.