Pre-op instructions

Before surgery

• Please do not take any medications up to 15 days before surgery Unless Dr. Urzola approves them. This includes those medications used for pain, headaches, colds, and those containing aspirin. If you take aspirin 15 days before your procedure, we will have to cancel the surgery.

• Let us know if you are taking or have taken any medication to regulate blood pressure, blood clotting, heart conditions, treat diabetes, rheumatism, nervousness, depression, mental illness, birth control pills, tea, herbs, vitamin supplements, or drugs.

• Please notify our office of any change of health (colds, infections, diarrhea).

• Do not smoke for one month before surgery.

• Do not drink alcoholic beverages one week before your surgery.

• Eat healthily and build your immune system.

Day before surgery

• Eat light. Do not take anything by mouth, food, or liquids (Total Fasting) eight hours before your surgery. For example: if your surgery is scheduled at 8:00 am, you shouldn’t drink or eat anything after midnight. If you need to take any prescribed medication allowed by Dr. Urzola on the morning of the surgery, do so with the smallest amount of water possible.

• Wash your hair
• Remove all piercings or rings that you might have the day before the surgery.

• Do not eat or drink eight hours before your surgery. If you need to take any prescribed medication allowed by Dr. Urzola on the morning of the surgery, do so with the smallest amount of water possible.

• You must go to Admissions as instructed by our personnel no less than one hour before surgery. At this time, all documents previously sent to your email by our staff must be completed and signed the day before the surgery. These documents must be read and understood before signing them.

• Dress with comfortable and functional clothing, don’t wear makeup or jewelry, and remove all nail polish.

• You must remove all metal objects (watches, rings, earrings, bracelets, piercings, etc.). It is best to leave this at the hotel or recovery center where you are staying.

The day of the Surgery

• It would be best if you took a good shower with anti-bacterial soap. Extreme hygiene helps to prevent postoperative infections.
• Do not bring valuables. Don’t bring any bags, luggage, or personal shopping bags with you on the day of the intervention; these must be kept at the hotel or recovery center that you are staying at.
• Bring your purse in case there is something to pay for when the surgery is over. Remember that the OR fees are an estimated cost, it may be the amount quoted, or it can be a little more.