Recommendations
All the information to your surgeon must have requested an authorization from your health insurance company that you will have to present to the admission service of the corresponding clinic.
The recommendations for going to an operating room are:
– to fast 6 hours earlier, not to eat or drink, not even water.
If the intervention is in the early morning it is better not to take anything after midnight and if it is in the afternoon, a breakfast at 8 am calculating the 6 hours minimum of fasting.
– take medications that you routinely take unless otherwise directed by your doctor or anesthesiologist.
– wash your hair and body, a shower is enough
– do not wear jewelry, rings, bracelets, or other valuables such as watches without nail polish, lipstick, or makeup
AFTER THE INTERVENTION
- If there have been no complications, you will be able to return to your home, it is best if you are accompanied by an adult
- Do not drive for the first 24 hours
- You can eat and drink normally without being heavy, but refrain from drinking alcohol and if possible, don’t smoke.