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title: "Pre-Op Care – Before Surgery Instructions"
description: "## Overview This guide explains how to prepare safely for surgery to reduce risks and improve recovery. ## Weight and BMI - Reach your target weight before surgery if possible. - BMI above 30 significantly increases complication risk. ## Smoking…"
url: "https://myimperial.care/knowledge/pre-op-care-before-surgery-instructions/"
updated: "2026-01-22"
category: General Info
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# Pre-Op Care – Before Surgery Instructions

## Overview

This guide explains how to prepare safely for surgery to reduce risks and improve recovery.

## Weight and BMI

- Reach your target weight before surgery if possible.
- BMI above 30 significantly increases complication risk.

## Smoking and nicotine

- Stop smoking at least 4 weeks before surgery.
- Nicotine patches, gum, and e-cigarettes must also be stopped.
- Nicotine reduces oxygen delivery and delays healing.

## Compression garments

- You may be advised to buy a compression garment before surgery.
- Purchase two garments if possible (one to wear, one to wash).

## Medications to stop

- Aspirin / Clopidogrel – stop 2 weeks before surgery.
- Warfarin – stop 4–5 days before surgery (medical supervision required).
- Tamoxifen – stop 4 weeks before surgery.

## Pre-operative hospital assessment

- Blood tests
- MRSA swab
- ECG if required
- Nursing assessment

## Eating and drinking before surgery

- No food 6 hours before surgery.
- Clear fluids allowed up to 4 hours before surgery.
- No milk, chewing gum, or fizzy drinks.

## Final consultation

Your surgeon and anesthetist will review the procedure and risks before surgery.

## Contact – My Imperial Care

**Email:** support@myimperial.care
**WhatsApp:** +90 541 859 04 15

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