Do not any blood thinning medications (e.g. Plavix) for 5 days prior to your procedure, unless otherwise directed. If you are unsure if your medication contains blood thinners, please call your pharmacist or our office. Quit smoking. Smoking increases surgery risks and slows healing.
On the day prior to the procedure, stay on a clear liquid diet only for the entire day. No solid foods on that day. This diet includes any clear, nonalcoholic liquids such as black coffee, tea, water, or clear broth and juices, as well as soft foods such as Jell-O.
Prep: The night before the procedure, administer a Fleets enema at least 2 hours before bedtime. On the morning of surgery, prior to going to the hospital/surgery center, administer another Fleets enema dose.
After MIDNIGHT the day before your procedure:
NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK. NOTHING BY MOUTH, EXCEPT WHAT IS INSTRUCTED BY THE SURGERY CENTER OR HOSPITAL STAFF.
The hospital will call you prior to your procedure to give you your arrival time and any further instructions.
You must have someone to drive you home. You CANNOT take public transportation.
