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10 Days Before Surgery
Do's
- You
may take Tylenol before and after surgery for headache,
pain, or fever.
- Report
any symptoms of a cold, flu, virus, skin infection,
boil or pustule.
- Wash
the surgical area with a germ-inhibiting soap like
Dial or Safeguard. If your skin is sensitive to these
soaps, do not use them.
- Take
325 mg of Ferrous Gluconate, an iron supplement, three
times a day.
- Take
a multi-vitamin once a day.
- Schedule
pre-admission blood tests, and, if required by Dr.
Markus, a mammogram.
Don'ts
- You
may not take Aspirin, medications containing Aspirin,
or any anti-inflammatory drugs because they interfere
with blood clotting. This means no Advil, Motrin,
Naprosyn, Alka-Seltzer, Anacin, Ascriptin, Bufferin,
Cope, Coricidan, Davon Compound, Dristan, Empirin,
Excedrin, Fiorinal, Vanquish, St John's Wort, or Ginkgo
Biloba. For a complete list, click
here.
- You
may not drink alcohol, smoke or use nicotine products,
or take medications, herbal medications, dietary supplements
unless cleared by Dr. Markus's office. To get clearance
give Dr. Markus a complete list of vitamins, over-the-counter
and prescription medications that you currently take.
- You
may not take Vitamin E, except in a multi-vitamin.
Evening
Before Surgery
Do's
- Wash
your hair-you will not be allowed to shower or wash
your hair for several days after surgery.
Don'ts
- Do
not eat or drink after midnight.
Day of Surgery
Do's
- Come
to the surgical facility in the morning and arrange
for someone to pick you up in the afternoon and remain
with you for the next 24 hours. You will not be able
to drive after your procedure.
- Wear
loose, comfortable clothing such as sweat pants and
shirts that button down the front.
Don'ts
- Do
not eat or drink before surgery. When you brush your
teeth, do not swallow the rinse water.
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