Pre-Operative Instructions

IN CARY, NC

  1. Start your liver reduction diet 2-4 weeks prior to surgery as directed by your provider
  2. Pick up your prescriptions prior to surgery day.
    • If you have any problems with prescriptions, notify us immediately.
  3. Stop supplements and vitamins 1 week prior to surgery.
  4. Stop GLP1 (Semaglutide and Tirzepatide) 1 week prior to surgery.
  5. At your result visit purchase:
    • An herbal laxative. (Post-Op constipation is a common symptom with patients)
    • Meal replacement protein powders, variety of flavors
    • B-Complex vitamins
    • Protein2O
  6. Stop all anti-coagulants as directed by the prescribing physician.
  7. If you have a CPAP machine, please bring CPAP with you to the hospital.
  8. You will be contacted within 24 hours of your surgery date by the hospital a few days before regarding arrival time, surgery time, etc.

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