One Week Prior to Surgery
We will provide you with a plan if any medications need to be ceased, and if so, when.
Key medications include those taken for -
- Diabetes
- Aspirin / Cartia
- Clopidogrel
- Blood thinning - Xaralto, Eliquis, Warfarin
It is highly recommended that if you are a smoker, that you refrain from smoking for as long as possible prior to surgery.
Please ensure your legs and hip region remain free from scratches/infections. If this occurs, your surgery may need to be delayed as it increases your infection risk.
We will do our final checks, answer any of your remaining questions. Your surgical fee must be paid two weeks (14 days) before your surgery.
If you have been given a pre-op soap or pre-op drink, read and follow the instructions for use.
The hospital will contact you in the 48 hours prior to your surgery to confirm details including:
- When to arrive at hospital
- Where you are on the operating list for the day