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You may be told not to take any aspirin or ibuprofen a few days
before your surgery.
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Ask your doctor if you are to take any of your medicines the morning
of your surgery. If so, take with small sips of water only.
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Do not eat or drink anything, including water, after midnight the
night before your surgery.
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If you have any allergies to medicines, foods or other things, tell the
staff before your surgery.
During Surgery
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You will wear a hospital gown.
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An IV (intravenous) tube or catheter is put into a vein in your arm for
giving medicine and fluids.
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You are taken on a cart to the surgery room. You are helped onto the
surgery table. A belt may be put over your legs for your safety.
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You will be given medicine so you will sleep through the surgery.
The medicine is given through the IV or by using a face mask.
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Your abdomen is cleaned and sheets are put over you to keep the area
clean.
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The incision(s) are made.
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Your gall bladder is removed.
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The incision(s) are closed with stitches, staples or special tapes called
steri strips.
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A bandage is put over the stitches or staples.
After Surgery
In the Hospital
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You are taken to the recovery room where you are watched closely
until you wake up and are doing well.
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Your breathing, blood pressure and pulse are checked often.
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Your doctor will talk to you about your surgery.