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Prior to surgery, the doctor will assess each patient’s health and refer to specific internists to further assess and prepare them for surgery.
Patients should eat healthy food to help the body recover quicker and reduce the chance of infection. Drink at least 6 – 8 glasses of water per day.
Exercise per doctor’s recommendation to strengthen muscles and in increase endurance and flexibility for better recovery.
Stop smoking cigarettes at least 3 – 6 weeks prior to surgery. Smoking increases the risk during surgery and will make the patient’s heart work much harder as well as lengthen wound healing.
Stop taking anti-coagulants at least 7 days before surgery or per doctor’s discretion.
Stop taking vitamins or certain food supplements. Please discuss with your doctor to determine whether they can be taken or not.
Practice relaxation techniques to reduce stress by practicing medication, read a book to calm you down, etc.

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