What To Do Days Leading Up To Surgery

You will receive a call from our office a few days before your surgery to confirm your procedure and the time you will need to arrive.

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DO:

Remove nail polish
Shower with Hibiclens as instructed
Eat light meals, especially the day before surgery.

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DO NOT:

Do NOT eat or drink anything after the time you were instructed (in most cases, midnight before surgery day)

Do NOT use lotions or powders on your operative extremity
Do NOT shave before surgery

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THE NIGHT BEFORE SURGERY:
NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK WITHIN 6 HOURS OF SURGERY (small sips of water in the morning with your pills is acceptable)

Good a night’s sleep
Avoid drinking alcohol the night before surgery

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MORNING OF SURGERY:

*Take only the medications you have been told to take; take them with a small sip of water

*Drink the instructed pre-surgical drink as directed

*Otherwise nothing to eat or drink or your surgery may be cancelled 

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Please bring the following with you to the hospital on the day of surgery:

-Photo ID, Insurance card

-Cane, Crutches, or walker. Don’t worry if you do not have these items, they will be provided for you.

-Appropriate dress

      Loose fitting pants with an elastic waistband
      Shoes with a non-skid sole that you can easily put on and off, keeping in mind swelling in your feet may be present

 

What should I leave at home?

Jewelry

Money/valuables
Contact lenses (please wear glasses) Medications