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Bring all medications in their original containers.
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Take all medications the morning of surgery with a sip of water - except: DO NOT TAKE DIURETICS (water pills) the morning of surgery.
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Diabetic Patients: Do NOT take your insulin or diabetes medication the morning of surgery but be sure to BRING them with you.
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If you have asthma, use your inhalers the morning of surgery and BRING them with you.
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If you are taking a blood thinner (i.e. Coumadin) make sure your surgeon is aware. Follow doctors' instructions regarding dose. Ask your surgeon if you need to stop taking aspirin, Motrin or anti-inflammatory medications. You may need to stop taking them for one week before surgery. You may use Tylenol.
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Over the counter weight loss medication and any herbal supplements should be stopped two weeks before surgery.
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If you use a CPAP machine at home for sleep apnea, bring it with you the day of surgery.
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If you have a pacemaker or internal defibrillator, please inform the nurse during your phone interview.
