Prepare for Mohs Procedure
Thank you for choosing to have your Mohs procedure at Beverly
Hospital. The information below outlines what you should and should
not do in the days leading up to your appointment.
One Week Prior
DO:
- Do identify a family member or friend to pick you up from your
procedure and be available with you for the following 24 hours. You
will not be permitted to drive yourself home. You may not take a
taxi home without an escort to accompany you.
- Do prepare your designated driver to be available to pick you
up within 30 minutes of being notified by staff that you are ready
to go home.
- Do notify your surgeon if you are taking Coumadin (warfarin) or
any blood thinning medications. Your surgeon will tell you when to
stop taking it (usually three to five days before surgery).
- Do call your doctor if signs and symptoms of an infection or
cold develop prior to your appointment.
DO NOT:
- Do not take aspirin or aspirin-containing products one week
before surgery. HOWEVER, if you are on aspirin, Plavix, Aggrenox or
any other blood thinner, follow the instructions provided by your
surgeon, neurologist or cardiologist. If you receive conflicting
instructions, please contact your surgeon's office.
- Do not take herbal supplements, including vitamin E and Fish
Oil, one week before surgery.
- Do not take anti-inflammatories (such as ibuprofen, Motrin,
Advil, Daypro, Aleve, Naprosyn, naproxen, etc.) for five
days prior to surgery, or as instructed by your
surgeon.
- Do not smoke because it inhibits the healing process
The Day Before
DO:
- Do call your surgeon if signs and symptoms of an infection or
cold develop prior to your appointment.
- Do shower as you normally would.
The Day Of
DO:
- Do have something to eat
- Do take all medications unless otherwise directed.
- Do bring a book, laptop or iPad as a diversion during waiting
times.
DO NOT TAKE:
- Do not take any vitamins, minerals, potassium supplements,
calcium supplements or over-the-counter medicines.
- Do not take oral diabetes medications (glipizide, glyburide,
metformin, rosiglitazone, Actos, Glucotrol, Avandia, Glucophage,
etc.).
After Your Procedure
- Do not drive for 24 hours.
- Do not drive while taking narcotic pain medications
