How Can I Prepare for a Colon Surgery?

To prepare for a colon surgery, your surgeon will provide you with specific instructions. However, in general, you may be asked to:

Stop eating and drinking for a certain period of time before the surgery, as directed by your surgeon.

Stop taking certain medications, such as blood thinners or anti-inflammatory drugs, as directed by your surgeon.

Arrange for transportation to and from the surgery, as well as someone to stay with you for the first 24-48 hours after the surgery.

Follow any bowel preparation instructions given by the surgeon, such as taking laxatives or enemas to clean out your colon before the surgery.

Inform your surgeon of any allergies or sensitivities you may have to medications or anesthesia.

Follow the pre-surgery instructions such as not smoking, eating a healthy diet, and avoiding alcohol.

Bring all your medical records, and any pre-surgery test result to your surgeon.

It is important to follow your surgeon's instructions carefully and ask any questions you may have before the surgery. This will help ensure that the surgery goes smoothly and that you recover as quickly and comfortably as possible.

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