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You will receive a phone call if your surgery time has changed.
Confirm your ride home from the hospital at the time specified.
Prepare your home as instructed above.
Ensure that your home is safe and ready for your return.
Have your home clean and clutter-free.
Have clean, fresh linens on your bed.
Have your meals prepared.
Have your care coach bring your suitcase to the hospital room after your surgery.
TIMELINE AND TIPS - THE EVENING BEF ORE Y OUR SURGE RY
CHE CKL IST:
Do not eat or drink anything (including water) after 12:00 a.m. (midnight), unless
instructed differently by your surgeon or care team.
If you have been instructed to take Warfarin/Coumadin the night before your surgery,
take your dose at 9 p.m., or as instructed by your surgeon.
If you were instructed to hold or take any other medications by the surgeon or Pre-
anesthesia team please do so.
Take your pre-op shower (see instructions below). Consult with your care team if you
are allergic.
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Shower the night before and the morning of your surgery. Your surgeon recommends using
(Chlorhexidine 4% solution) or an antibacterial soap. This will help prevent infection of your
surgery site.
Do not shave near your surgical site for at least 7 days before your surgery.
Do not shave any part of your body 24 hours before surgery.
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