At MedFinders, your safety and comfort come first—before, during, and after surgery. Our patient coordinators support you from your first message through your recovery at home. The checklist below, prepared with input from our surgeons, will help you get ready. (Always follow your surgeon’s specific instructions if they differ.)

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How to Prepare for Your Surgery

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3 weeks before

• Stop contraceptive pills (if instructed). Some patients are advised to pause to lower clot risk—confirm alternatives with your surgeon/GP.

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2 weeks before

• Stop all vitamins and supplements, including weight-loss and herbal products (they can interfere with healing or anaesthesia).

• Quit smoking/vaping (cigarettes, cigars, marijuana, shisha, e-cigarettes).

• Limit alcohol (it can hinder healing and increase bleeding risk).

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10 days before

• Stop green tea—it may interact with medications and affect bleeding.

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1 week before

• Avoid blood thinners unless your surgeon says otherwise: no aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen).

• Adjust nutrition: reduce sodium (salt) and refined carbohydrates; increase high-fibre foods to support recovery and bowel regularity.

• Prescription medicines: list anything you’ve used in the last week (including inhalers) on your Medical History Questionnaire and bring your medications with you.

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Grooming & personal items

• Trim nails and remove nail varnish/acrylics (helps with safety monitoring).

• Remove all piercings before surgery. If you wish to keep them open, use plastic retainers only (no metal).

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Menstrual periods

• Do not take period-delay tablets. It is okay if your period overlaps with your surgery date.

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The morning of surgery

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• Shower thoroughly.

• Do not use deodorant, perfume, body lotions, makeup, or hair products.

• Wear loose, comfortable clothing and leave jewellery/valuables at home.