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Stop taking aspirin, Motrin, and aspirin- or
Motrin-containing products two weeks before surgery. This is an important instruction. Aspirin
thins the blood and can make it difficult or impossible to perform the operation. You should read the ingredients
of over-the-counter medicines you take. For example, Alka-Seltzer, Bufferin, and Excedrin all contain
aspirin. Call the office if you need a substitute for an aspirin product.
If you forget, and continue to take your aspirin, we might have to delay your
operation.
Stop taking vitamins that contain large
amounts of vitamin E. Vitamins that contain no more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin E
are OK.
One week before surgery, arrange for
someone to give you a ride to Dr. Denenberg's office (or the hospital or surgicenter) and take you back
home on the day of surgery. The Valium you take the morning of surgery will make you too drowsy to drive. You should
also arrange for someone to sit with you the night after surgery. Your sitter may be a family
member or a friend. If you don't have someone who would sit with you and stay awake the entire night after surgery, we
can arrange a sitter for you.
Fill all of your prescriptions. We will also
give you a list of supplies to pick up at the drug store.
Don't get an intricate new hairstyle a few
days before we wrap your head in a surgical drape. It would be a complete waste!
Be kind to your nose
before surgery. No significant sun exposure for several days before
surgery. If you show up with nasal skin freshly pink from the sun we may
need to postpone your operation.
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