Preparing for Surgery

Tips for Success

• Do not eat or drink anything, including water, after midnight of the night before surgery (unless you have been directed differently by your care team). Failure to follow this instruction may result in delay or cancellation of your surgery!
  
• It’s also best not to smoke or chew gum.


• Please bathe the night before surgery or in the morning before coming to the hospital.


• Please bring along any regular mediations you are taking in the original bottles.


• Notify your doctor if your physical condition changes before surgery. For instance, if you develop a cold, persistent cough, fever or other changes. These problems may require your procedure to be postponed.


• Please limit visiting family members and friends so you can get the rest you need.


• DO NOT bring: jewelry, money, credit cards or other valuables. We cannot be responsible for them. All piercings need to be removed.


• Do not bring children. Unless you are bringing your child as a patient.