The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

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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.

Surgery Clinic

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