Preparing for Surgery

Pre-Operative Guidelines

Proper preparation is key to a successful surgery and rapid recovery. Please follow these general guidelines, alongside any specific instructions provided by your surgeon.

The Day Before Surgery

• Fasting: You must strictly follow the fasting rules (NPO) provided by your anesthetist. Usually, this means no food or drink (including water) after midnight.
• Hygiene: Shower or bathe the night before or the morning of surgery to minimize infection risks. Do not apply lotions, creams, or makeup.
• Medications: Take only the morning medications explicitly approved by your doctor with a tiny sip of water. Stop blood thinners as directed.

The Morning of Surgery

• Leave all jewelry, watches, and valuables at home.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
• Arrive at the hospital at the designated reporting time to complete final pre-op checks.