Bariatric Surgery
Use this checklist to help you prepare for your surgery.
Stop taking anti-inflammatory drugs at least 4 weeks before surgery (take Tylenol)
Stop taking birth control pills and other hormones.
Do not drink alcohol at least 48 hours before the surgery.
Quit smoking as soon as possible.
Have started the supplements prescribed by your surgeon.
Follow the instructions given by your surgeon during the consultation (if applicable).
Take a shower the day before the surgery.
For men: make sure to keep the beard very short
Do not shave the operated area (we will do this if necessary, on the morning of the surgery).
Respect the diet the day before the surgery (see document given).
Fasting from 10:00 pm the day before the surgery.
To bring with you in the suitcase:
Bring the bare minimum
Take the medication requested by the nurse when you get up (if applicable).
Stop taking water 3 hours before your admission time.
Have a glass of clear apple juice (if your admission time is after 11:00 am).
Take a shower on the morning of the intervention and wash your hair.
Remove all jewelry.
Leave any valuable items at home.
Short nail and without nail polish on the hands.
Do not wear makeup the day of the surgery.
Do not apply moisturizer.
Present yourself at the admission time indicated in the nurse's email.