Getting ready

Medications to stop

It is your responsibility to check whether or not the medications you are taking contain any of the products listed below. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

2 weeks prior to surgery, stop:

• natural health products
• Homeopathic products
• Vitamins
• Products containing garlic (allicin).

10 days before surgery, stop:

• acetylsalicylic acid such as Aspirin® and any other product containing acid
• anti-inflammatories (unless otherwise advised by your doctor or surgeon) such as Advil®, Ibuprofen®, Celebrex®, Indocid®, Motrin®, Naprosyn®, Naprosyn®, Orudis®, Orudis®, Orudis®, Vioxx®, Voltaren®, etc.;
• cold and flu medications such as Tylenol Sinus®, Advil Sinus®, Reactin®, cough syrup, etc.

If you are taking medications for heart, blood pressure, and diabetes, continue to take them until the day of your surgery. To find out whether or not you should take them on the morning of the day of surgery, refer to the section” The day of surgery — Medications to take or omit ” on page 7 of this document.

Medication

At any time before your surgery:

• Continue taking your contraceptive pill if necessary;
• Continue taking your antidepressants and neuroleptics;
• Take acetaminophen safely (Atasol®, Tylenol®, Paracetamol®, Doliprane®).

Cannabis

Cannabis can be consumed for medical purposes under prescription. In some contexts its use may be authorized. However, smoking cannabis, like smoking cigarettes, interferes with the deterioration of your respiratory system and can interfere with your post-operative recovery. Since no studies confirm a safe threshold for cannabis consumption during the preoperative and postoperative periods, the safest approach is not to consume it. If you are using cannabis to alleviate a health condition, please discuss it with your surgeon.

Tobacco

We recommend that you stop smoking cigarettes and/or e-cigarettes containing nicotine and nicotine products at least 6 weeks before and 8 weeks after your surgery. Nicotine and the toxic substances contained in tobacco can constrict small blood vessels and therefore

• slow the healing of your wounds and thus increase the risk of wound infection;
• increase the risk of respiratory problems and pneumonia after surgery
• cause nausea (heart pain), vomiting, and excessive coughing at dawn, which increase the risk of bleeding after surgery.

! Nicotine substitutes (Nicorette® or others) are also contraindicated during this period since they have the same harmful effects as cigarettes.

Plan your return home now

Transport and planning of an escort for your return home : You must be accompanied when leaving our establishment.

Loose clothing and shoes that are easy to put on : To be provided for your comfort and to facilitate your return home.

Meals and snacks : Cook food, freeze it, and buy non-perishable food so you don't have to cook when you get home.

Cleaning your home : You will be limited in your movements as well as in the weight you can lift. You will probably need help with household activities.

Thermometer : Make sure you have a thermometer at home to check your temperature as needed.

Ask a loved one to be available within the first 24 hours : This person can accompany you on your trips and, if necessary, support you with your personal care and daily activities.

Return to work and notice to your employer : The recovery period varies from surgery to surgery and according to the nature of your job. If you need a sick leave certificate, please discuss it with your surgeon.

Hair dye

It is important to avoid applying hair dye ten (10) days before and thirty (30) days after a face-lift surgery.

Alcohol

Stop drinking alcohol two weeks before and three weeks after surgery. Mixing alcohol and medication can cause unpredictable adverse reactions.

Change in your health condition

If the day before your surgery you have a fever (temperature), you have a flu, diarrhea, or vomiting, you should promptly notify the CMC nursing staff by calling 514 332-7091, extension 211. You can leave a message on the voicemail.

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Feeding

It is important before and after surgery to incorporate fiber and protein into your diet to speed up the healing process. A good diet balance will also improve your immune function, giving you better protection against infection.

Canada's Food Guide is a good reference when it comes to food. You can ask the health care staff for a copy.

Change in your health condition

An electrocardiogram at rest and with interpretation will be required if you are 40 years of age or older. Upon analysis of it, additional examinations may be requested by your surgeon.

Please note that it is valid for a period of 4 months.

To Be On An Empty Stomach

You should be on an empty stomach starting at midnight the day before surgery, that is, eat no solid food and drink nothing, including water. Avoid chewing gum or sucking candy. However, you can brush your teeth and rinse your mouth.

If your surgeon has told you to take your usual medication on the morning of your surgery, you can take it with a sip of water only (about 15ml).

Shaving

The day before your surgery, you should shave the area to be operated on as directed by your surgeon. Make sure you understand the instructions and the type of shave to be preferred (razor, depilatory cream, etc.). The nurse may validate the shave prior to surgery.

Preparing the skin before your surgery

In order to reduce the risk of infection in the postoperative period and reduce the number of bacteria on the skin, it is important to take A bath or shower the day before and on the morning of surgery. You should use a sponge or chlorhexidine-based soap to wash the area to be operated on. This product is available in pharmacies. Be sure to follow the instructions provided with the product carefully and avoid contact with eyes and ears. Finally, don't apply lotion or cream to your skin.

Makeup, artificial nails and nail polish

During surgery, the color of your skin and nails is a good indicator to check your blood oxygen levels. In addition, the device used to measure your oxygen level may not be able to read the results if your nails are covered with nail polish or if you have artificial nails.

Research has shown that hospital-acquired infections are transmitted primarily through the hands. Hand hygiene is therefore the fundamental measure for the prevention and control of infections for both health care personnel and customers. Wearing artificial nails or nail polish on your fingers increases the quantity of microorganisms and promotes the implantation of bacteria. They can be the cause of hospital-acquired infections.

Remove all jewelry, chains, earrings, earrings, rings, body piercings and hair ties.

What to bring on the day of your surgery

The space you will have to store your personal belongings is very limited. This corresponds to a small airplane cabin baggage suitcase with a dimension of approximately 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm (9 in x 15.5 in x 21.5 in) with wheels and handles, with a weight of approximately 10 kg (22 lb).

On the morning of your surgery, you will need to bring:

• this teaching guide if you have received it;
• your health insurance card;
• an up-to-date list of your medications OBLIGATORILY in their original container;
• we will not be able to accept medications in a pod prepared by the pharmacist;
• your inhalation pumps + aerochamber if applicable;
• your eyeglass case;
• your contact lens case and solution
• a container for dental or hearing prostheses;
• anti-slip slippers;
• sanitary pads if applicable;
• loose and comfortable clothing adapted to your surgery for your departure;
• quiet books and entertainment (iPod, personal computer, etc.)
• a personal hygiene kit (toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, etc.)

For guests staying at CMC, a safe is available in your room. However, we strongly suggest that you leave money, jewelry, or valuables at home.

For day surgery clients [hereinafter “CDJ”] you can leave your personal effects in a locker that you can lock.

The CMC is not responsible for the loss of valuables or money you keep in your possession.