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- Have all necessary tests completed.
- Talk with the doctor about any concerns or questions about their
surgery. The more comfortable patients are before they go in for surgery,
the more successful the outcome.
- Make a list of all medicines routinely or frequently taken, including
current prescription and over-the-counter medications. Write down
the name of the drug, the dosage and frequency taken.
- Arrange for the care of dependents.
- Arrange for a ride home after surgery, .
- Arrange to have a family member or friend fill any post-operative
prescriptions.
- Patients who will be under general anesthesia, should not eat any
solid foods after midnight on the evening prior to surgery.
- Confirm arrangements for a ride home from the hospital.
- Patients should notify their doctor right away if they develop a
cold, sore throat, or any other health problems. The surgeon may postpone
the surgery.
- Dietary Guidelines: Unless instructed otherwise by a physician,
patients may eat solid foods up until midnight on the evening prior
to surgery. Do not drink coffee on the morning of surgery.
- Clothing and Make-up: Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to
be more comfortable when returning home after surgery. Do not wear
face make-up if having facial surgery, or nail polish if having hand
or foot surgery.
- Medication Guidelines: Unless otherwise directed, patients should
take their usual medications the day of surgery, with the following
exceptions: Do not take any diuretics or diabetic medication.
- Tobacco: Do not smoke or chew tobacco the day of surgery.
- Items to bring: Insurance card, a complete list of medications currently
being taken, eyeglasses case, contact lens case, non-slip slippers,
robe, hearing aids and dentures.
- Items NOT to bring: Money, jewelry, watches or other valuables.
- Arrive on time at the specified location.
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