Pre-Operative Instructions

Dr. Richard Kim's Pre-Operative Instructions

1) Two Weeks Before Surgery:

You must avoid the following:

• Aspirin or aspirin-related products (you can take Tylenol).

• Motrin, Advil, or Ibuprofen products.

• Vitamin E.

• Smoking.

2) The Day Before Your Surgery:

• Morning Surgery: Do not eat or drink anything after midnight.

• Afternoon Surgery: You may eat a small meal 10 hours before your scheduled surgery time.

• Local Anesthesia Only: No eating restrictions.

3) The Morning of Surgery:

• You may take your daily medications with a sip of water.

4) Transportation:

• Please arrange for someone to drive you home.

• You will not be released from the recovery area unless you have transportation.

5) What to Bring:

• Your insurance card.

• Your credit card to settle any outstanding balance with the hospital.