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Day Before Surgery

On the day before your joint replacement surgery, make sure you follow these specific instructions:

  • Shower and wash your body with the special soap as directed.
  • Follow the medication instructions you received at your pre-admission testing visit.
  • Do not eat after midnight. This includes solid food of any kind, milk or coffee lightener, orange juice, alcohol, gum, candy and mints.
  • Clear liquids are allowed up to two hours before surgery and include water, black coffee, clear tea, apple juice (no cider), and cranberry juice.

You should have absolutely nothing to eat or drink within two hours of your surgery.

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What To Take To The Hospital

Bring to the hospital:

  • Asthma inhalers and any eye drops
  • Personal toiletries
  • Comfortable clothing such as shorts, pajama bottoms, and loose comfortable pants and shirts – elastic waistbands or draw-string closure is recommended
  • Flat comfortable shoes/sneakers and socks
  • Glasses for reading (leave contact lenses at home)
  • Cell phone & charger
  • Your Health Care Proxy document (this will be explained to you in advance

Do NOT bring:

  • Do not bring a purse, wallet, and other valuables including watches, earrings, and other jewelry.
  • Do not bring medications UNLESS instructed to do so.

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