Enhanced Recovery

Day of Surgery

Before coming to the hospital or surgery center

Follow these Enhanced Recovery steps and any other instructions from your surgeon:

  • Take any pain and other medications approved by your doctor or surgeon.
  • Stop eating 8 hours before your scheduled arrival time.
  • Start drinking the carbohydrate drink (Gatorade or apple juice) 2 hours before your scheduled arrival time. Finish it within 15 minutes.

On the morning of your surgery

  • Use the antiseptic soap recommended by your doctor.
  • Don’t shave or wax your body where we’ll operate.
  • Don’t smoke, chew tobacco, or vape.