Rapid Recovery Book

Five Days Before Surgery: Stop taking Medications that increase bleeding

 Five days prior to surgery, stop taking anti - inflammatory medications such as aspirin, naproxen, vitamin E, etc.  All herbs should also be stopped five days prior to surgery.  You may continue Tylenol.  If you are on Coumadin, you will need special instructions for stopping this medication.  The joint care coordinator or anesthesiologist will instruct you about what to do with your other medications.

Preparing Your Home

 Chair with arm rests  Have all throw rugs picked up  Make arrangements for someone to care for your pets  Prepare frozen meals if you do not have someone to cook for you