Bariatric Surgery Pre-Operative Instructions

The Week Before Surgery

Review your medications with your medical doctor and your surgeon, including all over-the-counter supplements and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) — such as ibuprophen, acetaminophen, naproxen and aspirin — to identify which should be stopped prior to surgery.
Refrigerate your pre-surgery drinks — they taste better when cold.

The day before surgery, you will receive a call after 3 p.m. informing you of the time you should arrive at the hospital. If we are unable to reach you, we will call you back again after 6 p.m. If by 8 p.m. you have not received a call, please call (732) 828-3000, x5680. After 9:30 p.m., please call extension 5783.
Take a Hibiclens shower in the evening.
Non-diabetics: Please consume 2 bottles of pre-surgery drink (which we will provide to you) in the evening.
Sleep in fresh pajamas and fresh sheets.

No solid foods or smoking after midnight.
Take your Hibiclens shower in the morning.
Non-diabetic patients: Please consume one pre-surgery drink (which we will provide to you) on the morning of surgery before leaving the house.
Diabetic patients: Drink 10 ounces of a low- or zero-sugar clear electrolyte drink before leaving the house.
Take all your medications as per your doctor’s instruction.
Leave all valuables at home including all rings, body piercings and watches.
Leave all your medications at home.
Do not wear contact lenses.
Do not wear any perfume, colognes or lotions.
Bring insurance information and a photo ID.
Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing and comfortable rubber-soled shoes.
Arrive at the main entrance of the hospital: 180 Somerset Street, New Brunswick NJ 08901.
At the Information Desk, ask to be directed to Same Day Surgery, located on the first floor in the Core Pavilion.