Pre-surgery preparation: a patient checklist before admission
Step-by-step guidance for patients undergoing consultation, surgery, or recovery at Shri Manmukund Hospital, Amravati.
Preparing for Surgery: A Practical Guide
Everything you need to do before your procedure at Shri Manmukund Hospital. General guidance that applies to most procedures.
Answer-First Summary
Pre-surgery preparation typically begins 1 to 2 weeks before your scheduled procedure. Preparation includes preoperative investigations (blood tests, ECG for older patients, imaging as needed), medication review, fasting instructions for the procedure day, and practical arrangements. Your specific procedure will have specific instructions; this guide covers the general framework.
1 to 2 Weeks Before
Preoperative investigations:
- Complete blood count, blood sugar, kidney function
- Coagulation profile
- HIV, HBsAg, HCV screening (standard preoperative)
- ECG if age over 40 or as clinically indicated
- Imaging specific to your case
Medication review: Bring your current medication list to the pre-op consultation. Some medications need adjustment before surgery:
- Blood thinners (aspirin, clopidogrel, warfarin, new-generation blood thinners): may need pausing under supervision
- Diabetes medications: dose adjustments may be needed
- Blood pressure medications: usually continued
- Herbal supplements: some need pausing
Do not stop any medication without medical guidance.
Lifestyle:
- Stop smoking (ideally 4 weeks before, minimum 2 weeks)
- Reduce or stop alcohol (minimum 1 week before)
- Optimise blood sugar if diabetic
- Report any new illness (fever, cough, cold) before the procedure date
The Day Before
Diet:
- Normal meals until instructed to fast
- Light dinner if fasting starts overnight
- Adequate hydration
Practical:
- Arrange transportation to and from the hospital
- Arrange a companion for the day
- Prepare a small overnight bag if admission is planned
- Confirm your reporting time with the hospital
Rest:
- Get adequate sleep the night before
- Avoid strenuous activity
Fasting Instructions
Your specific procedure will have specific instructions. General guidelines:
For procedures under local anaesthesia only:
- Usually no fasting required
- Light meal a few hours before
For procedures under spinal or general anaesthesia:
- Nothing to eat for 6 to 8 hours before
- Clear liquids (water, clear juice) up to 2 hours before (as instructed)
- No milk, tea, coffee with milk for 6 hours before
Follow the specific fasting instructions you receive. If unclear, call us to confirm.
What to Pack
For same-day procedures:
- Identity document
- Payment method (cash, card, insurance details)
- Comfortable loose clothing
- Slippers
- Personal medications
- Any support items (glasses, hearing aids)
For admission (1 to 3 days): Add to the above:
- Sleepwear
- Toiletries
- Change of clothes
- Phone charger
- Reading material
- Snacks for after the procedure (if permitted)
Mental Preparation
Anxiety before a procedure is normal. Some things that help:
Understand what will happen. Ask your surgeon to explain the procedure step by step until you feel informed.
Ask about pain management. Modern anaesthesia and pain management are effective. Understanding this reduces fear.
Ask about recovery. Knowing what to expect after helps reduce anxiety.
Plan the day. Practical planning (transport, companion, home arrangement) reduces last-minute stress.
Sleep well the night before. If sleep is difficult, discuss with your doctor.
Reporting to the Hospital
Reporting time: confirm with the hospital. Usually 1 to 2 hours before the scheduled procedure time.
Registration and preparation:
- Reception
- Preoperative preparation in the pre-op area
- Change into hospital gown
- IV line placement if needed
- Meet the anaesthetist if applicable
- Final consultation with the surgeon
- Consent form signing
Companion: your companion can wait in the family waiting area. We will update them at key points.
After the Procedure
Follow your specific post-procedure guidance. Refer to:
- Post-Surgery Recovery general guide
- Complete Recovery After Piles Surgery playbook (if applicable)
- Complete Recovery After Fistula Surgery playbook (if applicable)
- Ksharsutra Treatment Guide (if applicable)
Contact
Appointment: 8208927917 | Emergency: 9405404492 | WhatsApp
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We consult at Plot No. 7, Bapatwadi, Vivekanand Colony to Radient Hospital Road, Amravati 444604, Maharashtra, India. Monday to Saturday. Appointments are unhurried, and you will speak directly with Dr. Vipin or Dr. Swati.