Pre-operative Instructions
HUGH N. HAZENFIELD, M.D., F.A.C.S.
PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS for SURGERY
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Michelleen Graham from my office will call you to schedule surgery. If you do not hear from her within 3 days of your last office visit, call her at 622-2626.
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Once you know the date of surgery, make an appointment with your Primary Care Physician and obtain any necessary pre-operative tests no later than 7 days before the surgery.
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Discontinue taking ASPIRIN or any medication containing aspirin, such as Anacin®, 10 days before your surgery.
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Discontinue any "blood thinners" such as Coumadin® or Ticlid® 10 days before surgery. However, please discuss this with the physician who prescribed it before discontinuing it and let me know the outcome of your discussion.
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DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING – INCLUDING WATER – AFTER
MIDNIGHT BEFORE THE SURGERY. For your safety, if you do eat or drink, the surgery will be canceled. -
Someone must accompany the patient home. The patient may not drive, ride the bus, or take a taxi alone after surgery.
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Please call our office at 622-2626 one or two working days prior to the date of surgery to confirm all information.
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