Last Minute Instructions

The night before your surgery is a time to take care of last-minute details. Be sure to double check your doctor’s orders.

Last Minute Tips

• Take a shower the night before your surgery with Hibiclens (available in Woman's Serendipity Gift Shop and over the counter at most pharmacies) or Dial anti-bacterial soap.
• Put on clean, freshly washed clothes after showering.
• Take another shower the morning of your surgery using the anti-bacterial wash or soap and put on clean, freshly washed clothes to come to the hospital. If you are unable to take a shower, you still need to wash the surgical area thoroughly.
• You may brush your teeth, but do not swallow any water.
• If you have been told to take medications on the day of surgery, take with one ounce (2 tablespoons) of water.
• Give yourself an enema or laxative if you have been told to do so.
• Remove ALL body piercings and jewelry.
• If you are scheduled for reconstructive surgery and have markings from your doctor, use special care not to wash them off.