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IN PREPARATION FOR YOUR SURGERY





          When I need to do the cross-match blood test?
           . 48 hours before the operation.


          When is the last time I can eat or drink
          before surgery?

          · Do not eat anything (including chewing gum or candy) a�er midnight or at
            least 8 hours prior to your surgery check-in time. You may ONLY have sips of
            clear liquids (water, Pedialyte, or Gatorade) as needed to take medications
            until 5:00 am on the morning of surgery. You may brush your teeth and rinse
            your mouth, but do not swallow any of the water.

          Don’t forget to remove/secure:

          - Dentures              - Nail Polish
          - Contact lenses        - Make up
          - Hearing aids          - Jewellery
          - Artificial Limb


          What if Arabic is not my first language?

           · Our team of sta� is qualified to communicate with you in English at any time
             during your hospital stay.





















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