Preoperative Instructions – Major Surgery

Preoperative Instructions - Major Surgery

Minimum 3 days before the procedure :

  • Get the prescription of antibiotics and painkillers
  • Start the antibiotics 3 days before the procedure
  • Go get the crutches or cane
  • Eat well, drink lots of water, stop or decrease the amount of cigarettes, control well your blood sugar if diabetic. These are all factors that can accelerate postoperative recovery.  Do not drink too much the morning of the surgery.

Morning of the procedure:

  • After a good breakfast, present yourself at the clinic accompanied by an adult with a car or anticipate a taxi
  • Bring crutches or cane
  • Arrive 30 minutes before the procedure

 

At the clinic, a relaxing / anti-anxiety will be given a few minutes before the operation to facilitate the process

During the procedure, a laptop with headphones will be available for the patient to listen to music or a movie / DVD. The patient may take his CD or DVD if desired.