Preparing for Surgery
The Day Before
Thank you for choosing to have your procedure or surgery at
Addison Gilbert Hospital, Beverly Hospital, or Lahey Outpatient
Center, Danvers. The information below outlines what you should and
should not do in the weeks and days leading up to your
appointment. On THE DAY BEFORE your surgery or
procedure:
DO NOT:
• Do not eat or drink anything after midnight on
the night before your surgery or procedure.
DO:
• You must call the facility where you will
have your surgery or procedure. Please see the locations' list
to the right. You may be asked about your current
medication. Please have a list of all medications available
when you call.
• Do call your surgeon if signs and symptoms of an infection
or cold develop prior to your appointment.
• Do shower both the night before and the morning
of your surgery or procedure.
• Do call to determine your required arrival time.
