The morning of surgery
The morning of surgery
- If you were given instructions by your health care provider to take medicines the morning of your surgery, take them as directed with a small sip of water.
- Put on clean, comfortable clothes to wear to the hospital.
- Arrive at the hospital at least 2 hours before your surgery. Allow extra time for walking, bad weather and traffic.
IMPORTANT: Do not take a bath or shower the morning of your surgery.
Source: Allina Health's Patient Education Department, Hip Replacement, eighth edition, ortho-ah-90139
Reviewed By: Allina Health's Patient Education Department experts
First Published: 10/01/2000
Last Reviewed: 10/01/2020