- Shower the night before with regular soap
- Do not shave any part that will be operated on. this increases risk of infection.
- Avoid smoking 1-2 weeks before the procedure. it helps the
recovery time, wound healing and the recovery from anesthesia
- Avoid alcoholic beverages at least 48 hours before the surgery.
- Do not bring any valuables to the center or hospital
- If you are going home arrange for drop off and pick up
- Get a good night rest the night before surgery
- Make sure you have stopped all blood thinners at least 5-7 days before surgery. this includes
aspiring, plavix, coumadin, fish oil, vitamin E(large doses), or any non steroidal anti-inflammatory agent
- If you are having bowel surgery make sure that you have taken a bowel prep with antibiotics.
- If you have any questions call 281-737-0970. If after hours 281-604-1300
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