Surgery Prep & Recovery
What should I do the night before urology surgery?
The short answer
Follow your fasting instructions exactly.
They tell you when to stop eating and drinking.
Worth knowing
Ask which medicines to take or stop, especially blood thinners.
Shower, arrange a ride home, and bring your ID and insurance card.
When to come in
Call us if you have a cold, fever, or new medicine before surgery, or you're unsure about fasting.
Talking it over with us
We’d be glad to talk this through with you at our Snellville Clinic & Surgery Center, 1557 Janmar Rd, Snellville, GA 30078, or our Conyers Clinic, 1366 Wellbrook Circle Suite B, Conyers, GA 30012. You can ask for a particular urologist by name, or let our scheduling team find the first opening.
How our urologists approach this
Our team would rather answer the same question twice than have you guess the night before surgery. Before your procedure at our Snellville Clinic & Surgery Center, we go over fasting times, which medicines to take or stop, and what to bring. Blood thinners need special attention, so we’ll coordinate with the doctor who prescribes them. You’ll also get written instructions, so you have them to check that evening.
What to expect when you see us
Your pre-surgery visit covers your health history, medicines and allergies, and any tests the anesthesia team needs. Bring your ID, insurance card and a complete list of your medicines and supplements. Plan for an adult to drive you home.
Getting ready
Lay out your ID, insurance card and medicine list the night before. Set an alarm for your fasting cutoff.
When to call us
Call us if you get a cold or fever, start a new medicine, or aren’t sure about your fasting instructions. We can help you sort it out before the day of surgery.
Questions we often hear
Can I take my morning medicines?
Ask us ahead of time. We’ll tell you which to take with a sip of water and which to skip.
Watch a short video
Dr. Marc Greenstein explains pre-operative clearance in this short video.
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