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BEFORE SURGERY:
* Lab studies and Pre Anesthesia check-up (PAC) are required prior to
surgery .The lab work will include blood tests, urinalysis and possibly an
ECG or chest x-ray depending on the procedure ,your age and health status.
You can discuss the anesthesia related questions with the anesthetist at the
time of your PAC. You might require physician /other specialists review if
considered necessary.
* If you take medications for other health problems, please let us know. We
will guide you for the same.
* WOMEN ONLY - If you are taking birth control pills and are also taking
an antibiotic, you should use an alternative method of birth control until
your next cycle. Oral antibiotics have been shown to interfere with birth
control pills.
* WOMEN ONLY It will be preferable to schedule the surgery after the
periods.
* WOMEN ONLY Elective aesthetic surgeries are not advisable during the
pregnancy.
*Do not eat or drink anything after 12 midnight for morning surgery or 6
hours before afternoon surgery. Please follow the Anesthetist instructions.
*Purchase a bar of antibacterial soap like dettol and wash the operative area
beginning 3 days prior to surgery.
* You will need to pay the advance for surgery in cases not covered by the
insurance.
DAY OF SURGERY:
*Do not take any sedatives the morning of surgery unless specifically
ordered by the doctor. You will be advised when to take routine
medications.
* You will need to sign the consent form and photography form before the
surgery. If you have any queries don’t hesitate to ask us.
* You can put all valuables in the locker. (Please contact the ward sister for
the same).
* Please take shower on the day of surgery with antibacterial soap like
Dettol.
* Wash the operative area nicely with antibacterial soap.
* We will mark the site of surgery and will give you medications prior to
shifting to the OR.
AFTER SURGERY:
* It is anticipated that you will be drowsy the remainder of the day. Limit all
activities and take rest.
* We will ambulate you and might start some exercises in the evening of
surgery.
* You may have a drain in place and will be instructed as to the management
of this.
* Do not drive a car or operate hazardous machinery for 4-5 days and as
long as pain limits movement or pain medication is required.
* Do not drink alcoholic beverages when taking pain medication and for 24
hours after surgery.
** Please don’t forget to take discharge card, discharge summary and sick
leave certificate at the time of the discharge.
* Please don’t forget to take discharge card, discharge summary and sick
leave certificate at the time of the discharge.
* Please ensure that the hospital bill is fully settled before leaving the
hospital.