Stop
all non-prescriptive medication, diet pills,
herbs, and garlic two weeks before surgery.
It is advisable to stop
smoking two weeks prior to and two weeks
following surgery. Do not drink any alcoholic
beverage two days prior to and one week
following surgery.
Stop all prescribed or
nonprescribed diet products two to four
weeks before surgery. Any lab work or
mammogram should be taken prior to surgery.
Avoid taking aspirin
and aspirin
containing products such as Advil and
avoid garlic and garlic products two weeks
prior to surgery. These products can prolong
bleeding and increase bruising. Tylenol
may be taken during this period.
For a period of two days
before surgery you should wash your entire
torso from shoulders to hips (including
chest, under arms and sides) for 15 minutes
twice a day with Betadine soap. An additional
wash should be done just before you come
in for surgery. You may use skin care products following
these washes, except the last wash before
surgery, when no skin care products should
be used. If your surgeon has put markings
on your breasts the day before surgery,
you should be careful not to wash them
off.
Do not eat or drink anything
after midnight before surgery. You may,
however, take prescriptive medication
with a small amount of water and brush
your teeth the morning of surgery. Wear
a loose fitting button or zipper type
shirt that does not pull over
your head. Loose sweats are recommended
as you will be in a compression garment
after surgery and clothing may be difficult
to get on. Do not wear jewelry or bring
valuables.
Please plan to have someone
bring you to and take you home from surgery
and stay with you the first 24 hours.
Notify the office staff of this person's
name and telephone number prior to surgery.
Have all prescriptions
filled a few days before surgery so they
will be available when you arrive
home from surgery.