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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 to prevent anemia.
- Take
a multi-vitamin once a day.
- Schedule
pre-admission blood tests, and if required by Dr.
Markus, a mammogram.
- You
may be asked to donate a unit of your own blood approximately
10 days prior to surgery. This usually eliminates
the need for a blood transfusion from an unknown donor
as you will receive your own blood during surgery
if it is required.
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
Don'ts
- Do
not eat or drink before surgery. When you brush your
teeth, do not swallow the rinse water.
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