Pre-Operative Instructions for Patients Undergoing Nephrectomy

  1. Starting the day before surgery: Patient May East Breakfast Before 9am. Clear liquid diet is to be followed throughout the day.
  2. AT 3 PM the day before surgery: Drink 1 10-OZ bottle of magnesium citrate (can be purchased in pharmacy over-the-counter).
  3. Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before surgery.
  4. Discontinue any aspirin, Coumadin or anti-inflammatory medications 7 days before surgery. Also, discontinue any vitamin or herbal preparations 7 days before surgery (Tylenol is OK).
  5. If you take blood pressure medications in the morning, please take them with a very small sip of water the morning of your surgery.

Printable Pre-Operative Instructions for Nephrectomy Patients

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