If you are currently awaiting a robotic prostatectomy, it is essential for your own safety and for the success of your surgery that you carefully read and observe these instructions.
Medications
7 days before surgery STOP taking any Aspirin, Motrin (Ibuprofen) and any other blood thinners, including Herbal medications and multi-Vitamins.
Take usual doses of heart, diabetic, thyroid, and cholesterol medication on the morning of surgery with a tiny sip of water.
Bowel Prep
Take a Fleet's enema at 8 p.m. the night before surgery. These can be purchased at Walgreen's or CVS and you may use their brand.
Clear Liquid Diet
The day before your surgery, please follow a clear liquid diet. This includes the following: tea, broth, popsicles, water, Gatorade, apple juice, cranberry juice, grape juice, black coffee, Jell-O, cola/7-Up.
***DO NOT DRINK ORANGE JUICE, TOMATO JUICE OR MILK!***
NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK AFTER MIDNIGHT
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call our office at (239) 403-9503