Brush your teeth the morning of surgery.
If none were prescribed use regular soap and water. Use soap prescribed, generally chlorhexidine.You may be asked to shower again the morning of surgery Take elevator A to reach 4th floor surgery check-in.Parking lots are also located by main entrance.Parking ramp is located next to the ER entrance off 30th Street.Joy Ride will escort you to your front door however it is recommended that you have a responsible adult with you for 24 hours after (your responsibility to set up).DAV van, taxi, bus or other ‘for hire’ vehicles are NOT an acceptable transportation UNLESS you have a responsible adult who will ride home with you.You may have preoperative labs done the day of procedure including COVID nasal swab if not done in advance.Only take metoprolol, atenolol the morning of surgery with a small sip of water (Hold all other blood pressure pills, unless otherwise instructed).Consult your provider regarding long acting insulin dose (Lantus) before surgery.Hold your short acting insulin the morning of surgery, unless otherwise instructed.Hold any oral diabetic pills the morning of surgery (such as metformin) unless otherwise instructed.Please consult your preop folder the nurse sent home with you for further information about holding medications. Hold fish oil and multivitamin prior to your procedure.Please consult your preop folder the nurse sent home with you for further information about holding requirements You may be told to stop taking blood thinning medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, and warfarin.No illicit drug use for 1-2 weeks prior to surgery.No alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to surgery.Do not eat, drink or chew anything after midnight, unless otherwise instructed.Important- procedure may be cancelled if these are not followed Must make daycare plans for dependents and pets if applicable.If you bring a dedicated service animal you MUST have a caretaker Pets that are not dedicated service animals.Medications, inhalers, nebulizers, blood glucose machine.Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes.Medication list including over-the-counter and herbal.Your eyeglasses but leave contacts at home.Your VA identification card or Photo ID to your procedure.
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Please keep in mind that the information your nurse gives you is customized to you. If you and your provider determine that surgery is the best course of action one of our surgical clinic nurses will provide you with information that includes preparation instructions and also additional information to help you understand the process and be more comfortable. We want to make preparing for surgery as easy as possible.
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