What are the specific measures I should follow before surgery?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am having surgery next week for reflux, Nissen fundoplication and hiatal hernia repair. A week before surgery, what can I do to improve my chance of success and limit the chance of complication? Can I take my Nexium (PPI) on the day of surgery or should I stop now?

Answer 1

Hello,

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There are no special measures you have to take for the surgery. Just maintain a light and watery diet from a week before surgery.

The two last days (especially the last one) you can take any laxatives such as magnesium sulfate to clean and empty your intestine so that surgeons will have less difficulty.

You can continue Nexium (Esomeprazole) until last day. Do not take Nexium on the day of operation because stomach must be empty and you will take all the drugs intravenous.

These simple measures are up to you. The others are up to the doctors. I wish you a successful operation and a fast recovery after that.

For further information consult a general surgeon online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, you can use that instead. Do not hesitate to ask for further doubts.

For more doubts consult a general surgeon online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon

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