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Stop taking aspirin, Motrin, and aspirin- or
Motrin-containing products two weeks before surgery. This instruction is very
important. 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.
Stop taking vitamin pills that contain large
amounts of vitamin E. Vitamins that contain no more than the recommended daily allowance of
vitamin E are okay.
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, we can arrange
for a sitter. If you are having eyelid
surgery, we ask that your sitter stay awake the entire night to care 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!
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