Surgery Clinic

Pre & Post Surgery Procedures

Medications to stop prior to surgery:

• Asprin
• Non-sterodial anti-inflamatory drugs (Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Naproxen, Celebrex, etc.)
• Coumadin/Synthetic Anti-platelet drugs
• Herbal supplements
• Prescription/OTC diet and weight loss agents
• No prescription medication should stop without consent of physician or anesthesiologist

Night before surgery:

• No food, gum or drink after midnight
• Only a sip of water with medications
• No tobacco products after midnight

Prior to surgery, you will be received here for:

• Obtaining laboratory specimens
• Electrocardiograms
• Anesthesia assessment
• Patient education

Following your surgery, you will go to the Post-Anesthesia Unit (PACU) for second stage recovery and discharge instructions.