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 Surgery Day Is Finally Here!

Everyone gets a little nervous on surgery day.  Some, very nervous.  If you have asked for valium ahead of time, the night before and morning of is a good time to take it.  But only under your surgeon's instructions.  Follow your surgeon's instructions for a smoother surgery day. The following list is just an example, obey your surgeon.  Do as he tells you in the list that he should provide you.  If you didn't get a list, ask for one. Many tips are very important while others will simply make the ride home MUCH more comfortable.  Jolts and bumps from potholes can cause more discomfort than you'd think.  Of course it depends upon how long your surgery was and if the injections of local anesthetic are wearing off, your pain threshold and if you were given some of your pain medication for the ride home can make a big difference.

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• Be sure to arrive on time. You should have the arrival time in your information packet or at least confirm the night before and make the proper notation.  If you are late, the surgeon may cancel your surgery and charge you for it anyway. The surgery fee is usually non-refundable unless it is under special circumstances.

• Arrive clean. This means freshly-scrubbed with your instructed soap, clean DRY hair - NO lotions, deodorant powders, perfumes, make-up, etc.

• Wear your surgery "gear" - comfortable, easily-accessible, loose-fitting clothing with slippers.

• Do not eat or drink anything after midnight on the evening prior to your surgery if you are having surgery in the morning.  This means no food at least 6 to 8 hours before surgery and NO LIQUIDS 2 to 3 hours prior.

• Do not bring any valuables on your surgery day. This means rings, watches, or other jewelry or large sums of money to the surgery center or hospital; leave these items at safely at home.  Your surgeon, nor his office, is responsible for anything which is lost.

• Take Vitamin C. Most patients take one Vitamin C capsule 3 times daily  (2000mg total) or tablets for approximately 3-4 weeks prior to surgery. This is necessary to promote good healing. You may continue this vitamin after surgery at the rate of one daily.  Also, Discuss with your doctor the use of arnica montana or Bromelain, a pineapple extract, for added anti bruising and anti swelling properties.

• Take your instructed medications medications.  This may include Catapres (blood pressure), Anti-inflammatory, valium, antibiotics,  blood thickeners, etc. and remember to take them only with a few sips of water.
• Take note of your temperature and pre-operative health. Prior to surgery, should you develop any fever, chills or other signs of a cold or other infection, call your surgeon's office immediately.
• Bring your post-operative gear. This may include compression garments or bandages.
• Set your car up for your ride home. Bring pillows to plop around you,  a bucket or can, with a lid and some cool, bottled water to sip and rid you of the unpleasant taste you may get if you vomit. Besides cool water really helps keep the nausea at bay.  Also perhaps a few packs of crackers to help with the nausea as well.
• Bring your sunglasses if you think you will be able to wear them.  However, you may very well have a compression bandages on your eyes.