In surgeries that are not urgent and are planned in advance, such as plastic surgeries, some pre-operative points should be paid particular attention to in order for the surgery and post-operative period to be under the best conditions, and the surgery should be performed after the best possible conditions are provided.
The following is mentioned below. and Aspirin, other drugs, vitamins, herbal products and homeopathic preparations that are unsafe to use should not be used during the one-month surgery period, 15 days before and 15 days after the surgery.
Issues to Consider Before the Surgery
In order for your surgery to go through the best conditions, please read the following topics carefully until the end and follow them. If you have any questions about these issues, please call us.
- We want you to undergo your surgery in the best conditions, physically and mentally. For this reason;
- If you have a chronic disease such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma, thyroid (goiter), hypertension, you should be taking your medications regularly and you should get confirmation from your doctor that there is no harm in the surgery you will undergo. You should clarify your current condition by having the relevant examinations done soon.
- You should not have any accompanying illness such as cold, flu, or urinary tract infection. In such cases, inform your doctor. If necessary, your surgery should be postponed.
- You should avoid excessive fatigue, very strict diet, drug use, and excessive alcohol consumption, which will suppress your immune system. Your sleep should be regular.
- You should have a balanced and strong psychological structure in the post-operative period, so if you do not feel psychologically ready for the surgery and its aftermath, you should postpone your surgery. Inform your doctor about medications such as heart or thyroid medications. Since you may need to take these medications the same way on the morning of the surgery and the next day, you should also bring them to the hospital with you
- Birth control pills should not be used 4 weeks before the surgery, as they increase the risk of clot formation in the legs. Especially those who are overweight, smokers, have had a history of clot formation in their legs, have undergone cancer treatment, and those who have had cancer treatment for more than 2 hours Those who are going to have a long surgery should pay attention to this issue.
- It is definitely dangerous for people who are likely to be pregnant to undergo surgery. Therefore, it is very important to take the necessary precautions to avoid becoming pregnant between the last menstrual period and the surgery date. Additionally, some of the ointments used after surgery are harmful during pregnancy. For this reason, pregnancy should not be planned for at least 3 months after the surgery or these creams should not be used.
- If you have previously been treated for clot formation in the veins, the doctor should be informed about this.
- Smoking and excess weight are both important. Anesthesia poses risks to both blood circulation in tissues and wound healing; If possible, smoking should be stopped, and plastic surgery should be planned after losing excess weight. It is recommended that smokers quit smoking at least 15 days before the surgery.
- If the person is psychologically unstable, bored, or has other work or social problems during the planned surgery period, the surgery should be postponed. Especially in the early post-operative period, a certain period of time must pass for swelling and bruising to subside and for the desired result to appear. During this period, it is important that the patient's morale is high and his psychological state is balanced.
- During the few days before the surgery, juicy and natural fiber foods should be consumed and alcohol should be avoided.
- Starting 8 hours before the planned surgery time. Nothing, including water, should be taken by mouth. Regularly used medications, such as blood pressure medication, etc., can be taken with the knowledge of the surgery team.
- If flu infection, fever, rash or any other medical problem develops before the surgery, inform your doctor immediately.
Fasting Period Before Surgery
- It is important for the stomach to be empty to avoid nausea, vomiting and related undesirable situations during and after the surgery. For this reason, solid food and liquid food intake, including water, should be stopped 8 hours before the planned surgery time.
- Contrary to popular belief, staying hungry and thirsty for more than 8 hours before the surgery is not good. Low blood sugar and dehydration of the body This is a situation we do not want. On the other hand, we observe that postoperative nausea and vomiting are more common as a result of the accumulation of gastric secretions in a stomach that has not worked for a long time. For this reason, we recommend eating something light and especially drinking plenty of water 8 hours before the surgery time.
Evening Before the Surgery
- Take a shower.
- Spend the evening resting and go to bed on time.
Morning of Surgery
- You may need to take some medications that you need to take regularly, such as blood pressure medication, on the morning of surgery. Talk to your doctor about this issue beforehand and, if necessary, take your medicine on the morning of the surgery.
- If your surgery is before noon, do not eat or drink anything. You can have some tea, water, and a light breakfast (toast, etc.) up to 8 hours before the surgery.
- Remove your contact lenses. Take off your jewelry, such as earrings, necklaces, hairpins, etc. Do not bring valuables with you.
- Make sure that there is no nail polish on the nails and make-up on the face.
- Prefer comfortable clothes and shoes that are easy to wear. Do not choose clothes that need to be taken off over your head.
- You will not be allowed to drive when returning home after the surgery. Organize your discharge from the hospital accordingly.
Nutritional Supplements That Should Be Stopped Before Surgery
Nowadays, the consumption of nutritional supplements claimed to be herbal and 'natural' is increasing day by day. Although these products, consumed in the form of herbal tea, powder or pills, are useful in some cases, they may interact with other drugs by changing the clotting feature of the blood during the surgery or by increasing or decreasing the effects of other drugs used and may cause undesirable results. For example, green tea is consumed frequently and can cause serious bleeding problems.
Nutritional Supplements That Should Be Stopped 15 Days Before Surgery:
- Green Tea
- Blueberry (Vaccinium Myrtillus)
- Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum Annum)
- Angelica Sinensis
- Echinacea (Echinacea Augustfolia)
- Gümüşdüğm e Plant (Feverfew, Tanacetum Parthenium)
- Fish Oil Capsules
- Garlic (Allium Sativum)
- Ginger (Zingiver Officinale)
- Gingo Biloba (Ginkgo Biloba)
- Ginseng (Panax ginseng, panax quinquefolium)
- Hawthorn (crataegus laevigata)
- Kava Kava (piper methysticum)
- Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza Glabra)
- Ephedra (Ma Huang, ephedra sinica)
- Melatonin
- St John's Wort
- Cat Out (Valeriana Officinalis)
- Vitamin E
- Yohimbe (Corynanthe Yohimbe)
Even if you do not completely cut out the following foods containing salicylate substance, during the surgery process It is beneficial to avoid excessive consumption and keep consumption to a minimum. These foods:
- Grapes, Grape juice, Nectarines, Oranges, Peach, Pickles, Almonds, Apricots, Strawberries, Blueberries
- Cucumber, Currants, Curry, Plums, Raisins, Tomatoes and foods containing tomatoes, Vinegar
- Wine
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