Preoperative Sports Hernia Instructions

Seven Days Before Surgery

• Medications that thin the blood should be stopped.
• Call Dr Brown to discuss how to best stop blood thinners.

The Day Before Surgery

• Do not eat or drink anything after 10 PM.
• The anesthesiologist may call.
• Shave the hair from around the operative site.
• Fill your pain medication prescription.
• Buy some Milk of Magnesia (for constipation).
• Buy some Hibiclens (an over the counter antiseptic soap).

The Morning of Surgery

• Do not eat or drink anything.
• You may take your usual medications with a sip of water.
• Shower and wash the skin with Hibiclens (an over the counter antiseptic soap).
• Brush your teeth (this will decrease the bacterial count in your mouth).
• Bring a list of your medications and allergies.
• Wear loose clothes.
• You will need a responsible adult to drive you home (not a taxi).

Download a printable version of the pre and post-operative sports hernia instructions here.

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