Fasting before surgery (Your surgery may be cancelled if you do not follow these instructions).
For morning surgery, Do Not Eat or Drink anything after midnight the night before surgery. You can have plain water up until 2 hours prior to surgery.
For afternoon surgery, Do Not Eat or Drink anything after 7:30AM (or as specified by Dr Grodski). You can have a light breakfa.st prior to this. You can have plain water up until 2 hours prior to surgery
You SHOULD take your regular medications with a small sip of water on the day of surgery.
Please notify Dr Grodski if you are taking any blood thinning medication (Aspirin, Warfarin, Clopidogrel, Xarelto, Eliquis). These will generally be stopped prior to surgery.
Some herbal medications increase the risk of bleeding. These should also be ceased 1 week before surgery (Ginseng, Garlic, Gingko, St. John’s Wort).
Please notify Dr Grodski of any diabetic medications prior to surgery. Typically, there will be a plan for your diabetic medications in the days leading up to surgery.
Do not bring valuables such as money, jewellery etc. (You will be required to remove contact lenses, jewellery, dentures, and wigs prior to surgery).
Do not wear make-up or nail polish.
Bring toiletries and loose fitting, comfortable clothing to wear upon discharge.
Arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home after discharge.
Notify us if there is a change in your condition prior to surgery (such as a cold, cough, fever or infection). If severe, your surgery may need to be postponed for your safety.
Blood Thinning Medications [PDF]