Instructions for Pre-Surgery Preparation for Partial Cystectomy Patients

  1. Starting the day before surgery: Patient May East Breakfast Before 9am. Clear liquid diet is to be followed throughout the day.
  2. Remain on clear liquids up until midnight. Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before surgery.
  3. If you are a diabetic, please check with your doctor regarding your diabetes medication, as you will be on a clear liquid diet for 1 day.
  4. If you take blood pressure medications in the morning, please take them with a very small sip of water the morning of your surgery.
  5. 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).

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