Abdominoplasty Patient Pre-Op Instructions

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NOTHING to eat or drink after midnight the night before surgery/NO gum or mints. You may brush your teeth, but do not drink water while rinsing.
You will need a driver and someone to stay with you for the first 24 hours.
You will be seen at our office for a post-op visit the next day and you will need someone to bring you (the recovery room nurse will tell you the post-op appointment time before you leave Centerpoint on surgery day).
You will need to shower with Lever 2000 or Dial Antibacterial 2 times a day, starting 2 days before surgery. Lather your trunk and groin well with a terry washcloth.
Leave all jewelry at home, including ALL body piercing.
DO NOT apply lotion or moisturizers on the morning of surgery.
DO NOT wear contacts on surgery day.
Please wear something that zips or buttons up the front and loose, comfortable bottoms the day of surgery.
If you take blood pressure medication, continue to take it as scheduled.
If you use an inhaler, please bring it with you on surgery day.
You will need to be at Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center on _____________________ at ___________am/pm.
Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center is located at 19550 East 39th Street, Suite 100 Independence, MO 64057. Their phone number is (816) 478-2600. The Surgery Center is located on the west side of Centerpoint Hospital.
Remember that all surgery times/dates are subject to change without notice!! Please be flexible with your surgery day and always give our staff a phone number where you can be reached on that day.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your surgery, please do not hesitate to call one of our staff members at any time. Call 816-795-5262. This number will also walk you through paging Dr. Lamb 911 if it is after-hours and you have an emergency following your surgery.
Relax – we’ll take very good care of you!