What to do the day before surgery
To help the surgery process go as smoothly as possible, please follow these instructions and any others your surgical team gives you.
- Do not drink alcoholic beverages or smoke for at least 24 hours prior to surgery.
- Bathe using the instructions provided in Pre-surgery Skin Preparation.
- Follow the specific dietary and preparation instructions provided by your nurse or physician.
- Take your medications as instructed. Be sure to follow the directions carefully.
