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Before weight-loss surgery and hospital stay, patients will be asked to:
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Stop smoking (patients must be tobacco-free for at least 60 days prior to surgery).
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Cut down on caffeine intake.
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Stop taking certain medicines, including aspirin and anti-inflammatories, such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve.
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Stop eating and drinking after midnight the day of surgery.
Patients will also need to pack a bag that includes a few necessities, as well as some nice-to-have things, such as:
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Insurance card
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Driver's license
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Advance directives
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List of all current medications
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Eyeglasses, hearing aides, dentures (and their protective containers)
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Toiletries, including toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, deodorant, makeup, etc.
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Socks, slippers and robe
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Comfortable clothes to wear home after surgery
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Books, magazines, newspapers, etc.
Please leave all valuables at home.
For additional information, please contact our bariatric patient navigator.
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