PREPARING FOR SURGERY

Once you and Dr.Achyuth decide that surgery will help you, the following steps are to be taken to achieve the best possible outcome.

Preparing for Your Procedure

Preadmission: If you are over the age of 50 or if you have medical complications, we normally have you a pre-admission check-up. You will be inspected by hospital staff, who may arrange necessary tests. Please take all of your medications, scans and documents to the pre-admission check-up.
Medications: Strictly follow the “Medications to stop before surgery” informed to you before your procedure.
Smoking: If you smoke, you should STOP SMOKING at least 2-3 weeks before your surgery and stay off cigarettes for at least 4-6 weeks after the operation. Smoking affects wound healing and increases your risk of a chest infection post-operatively.
Pack some loose-fitting comfortable clothes/nightwear, and essential toiletries.
Leave valuables, jewelry, and money at home.
WARNING: You must rest during post-operative recovery time. DO NOT plan to undertake physical activity during this time.
If you develop a cold, cough, or fever before surgery, please let us know.
You are in the safest of hands and we ensure to achieve the best possible result.

What To Do On The Day Of Surgery

After Your Surgery

You will be given a detailed set of instructions after your surgery, along with medications.
For the first 24 hours after surgery, DO NOT- Drive a car or operate machinery & DO NOT- Drink alcohol

You will be contacted by our staff with your post-operative appointment date and time
Please take your recommended pain medication 1 hour before your first post-operative appointment.
It is best to have someone drive you to your first post-operative appointment.