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A member asked:
How should i prepare myself for day surgery to remove breast lump?
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Day surgery: Nothing by mouth after midnight; no Aspirin or like products for 5 days prior [motrin, Aleve (naproxen) etc; basically the only otc painreleiver that does not increase bleeding it tylenol]; shower that morning but no oils or lotions afterwards; no makeup; have no underwire bras for about a week; front closure blouses help in dressing, take this with you to wear home.
Answered 4/15/2016
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Preparation: Drink adequate fluids until cutoff time specified, to help IV start. Take your meds as directed by pre-op staff, esp beta blockers and heartburn meds. Make last meal easily digestable so will clear stomach. Gum counts as liquids during fast. Lumpectomy can be done under local with sedation, or general. If you follow the instructions given, you can relax, knowing we will take good care of you.
Answered 1/2/2015
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See below: Get a good nights sleep. Meet with your anesthesiologist in advance. Discuss possible post-op pain with your surgeon.
Answered 6/11/2016
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