Attend your perioperative care appointment

If you are on Aspirin, Coumadin (Warfarin), Jantoven, Plavix, Effient, Brilinta, Pradaxa, Xarelto, Eliquis, or any Anti-coagulant, Anti-platelet medication you need to discuss with your medical doctor, cardiologist, or perioperative care staff about the date to stop this medication prior to surgery. These medications will be resumed postoperatively when your surgeon decides it is safe.

Be extremely cautious with your legs several days prior to surgery. Cuts, scrapes and scratches on your operative leg can cause your surgery to be cancelled. Notify your surgeon should anything happen to your surgical leg prior to the day of surgery.

You will be given a bottle of antibacterial soap.

Items to bring to the hospital on surgery day

Items you may need at home

If you wish to obtain any of these items prior to surgery, you may do so. These items can be purchased at MercyOne Home Medical Shop or at any store that carries medical equipment. They may also be borrowed from a family member, friend, or community agency.

Home medical equipment will be discussed in your perioperative care appointment if you are unsure of your needs.

Prepare your home before surgery