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| PRE-SURGICAL INSTRUCTIONS |
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| It is very important that you
carefully read the following Pre-
Surgical Instructions sheet and
comply with every requirement. If
you fail to follow any of these
instructions, your surgery may
need to be rescheduled to avoid
complications during surgery. |
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| The Week Prior To Surgery: |
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| 1. |
Stop taking Aspirin or any
medication containing ibuprofen
5-7 days before surgery. Also stop
all other blood thinning
medications as discussed with
your surgeon, such as Coumadin
and Prednisone and notify the
doctor who prescribed it. TYLENOL
IS OK TO TAKE. |
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If you normally take a blood
thinning medication, the clinic
staff will arrange for you to have a
special blood test 1-3 days before
your surgery to check on your
clotting time. |
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| The Day Before Surgery: |
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| 1. |
Nothing to Eat or Drink after
Midnight the night before surgery.
This includes chewing gum and
hard candy. We will instruct you
on which medications you may
take the morning of surgery, along
with a sip of water. |
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We will call prior to your surgery
to verify your check–in time.
Please make sure we have a
phone number where we can
reach you or leave a message on
this day. If you have not been
notified, please call Surgery
Center at 206 957 8111. |
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Notify your surgeon
immediately if you develop a
cold, infection, or illness prior to
your surgery. |
| 4. |
Take a bath or shower and
scrub your hands and finger nails
as well as possible. |
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Make sure you have arranged
a ride home (or transportation
home). You will not be able to
drive yourself home. Arrange to
have a responsible person
available to you after surgery to
help you with your care. |
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Do not smoke after midnight.
Smoking can irritate your lungs. |
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Please remove artificial nails on
the affected side only. These can
harbor bacteria and be a source
of infection for you. Make sure
nails are clean and trimmed short. |
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| The Day of Surgery: |
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| 1. |
Check in at the main reception
area of the clinic. |
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Please leave all your jewelry
and valuables at home. |
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If you wear contact lenses or
glasses, please bring a case for
them. You will be asked to remove
them before surgery. |
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Your postoperative discharge
instructions will be reviewed with
you by a nurse prior to your
discharge. |
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Recovery times vary after your
procedure but generally you will
be able to leave the Center in less
than an hour after your procedure
is completed. |
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