Preparing for Surgery

You will be called no later than one day before surgery with your arrival time.

Please allow enough travel time for your designated arrival.

Clear (sugar-rich) liquids are encouraged up until 3 hours before your arrival time.

• Clear liquids include anything you can see through including non-red Gatorade, apple juice, water (White cranberry juice is okay).
• Clear liquids DO NOT include orange juice, apple cider, or milk.
• Black coffee and tea are allowed (NO milk, NO honey).

• If you are taking blood thinners (e.g. Coumadin, Pradaxa, Eliquis, Arixtra, or Xarelto), please consult with your surgeon and prescribing physician for further instructions.
• Seven days prior to surgery, stop all vitamins, multi-vitamins, herbal supplements, including: Vitamin E, Ginger, Cayenne, Papaya, Bilberry, Ginkgo, Ginkgo Biloba, Selenium, Fish Oil, Omega 3, Fatty Acids, Tumeric, Curcumin

Weekly injections must be stopped one week prior to surgery.

• Semaglutide (Ozempic, Trulicity) – weekly
• Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) – weekly

Daily GLP-1 agonist must be stopped the day before surgery.

• Exenatide (Byetta) – twice daily
• Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda) – daily
• Lixisenatide (Adlyxin) – daily
• Semaglutide (Rybelsus) – by mouth once daily
• Victoza – daily

• Valid insurance card
• Photo identification card
• All fees not covered by your insurance must be paid in full prior to your surgery.
• A responsible adult must be available to accompany you home. It is recommended that you have someone with you 24 hours after discharge.

• Your wallet (except for your insurance card, credit card, and photo ID)
• Jewelry and other valuables should be left at home for safekeeping.
• The ASC cannot assume responsibility for lost items.
• Please leave children who are not patients in the care of a responsible adult at home.

Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes that are easy to remove.

Please do not wear jewelry or bring valuables with you on the day of your surgery.