Pre-Operative Instructions

These instructions apply to a range of procedures, including gallbladder surgery, hernia repair, bariatric surgery and other abdominal operations.

Proper preparation before surgery helps reduce risks and supports a smoother recovery.

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It is important to review all medications prior to surgery to minimise bleeding risk and ensure safe treatment.

Medications to Avoid prior to your Surgery

Any medications that you are currently taking should be discussed with Dr Joseph prior to your surgery.

There are two groups of drugs which are very important to avoid prior to your operation. These are aspirin containing medications and medications containing clopidogrel.

Both of these groups of drugs affect the ability of your blood to clot and thus increase the risk of bleeding during and after your operation.

Please make sure that you check this list carefully and avoid aspirin and clopidogrel for 10 days prior to your surgery, unless otherwise instructed by Dr Joseph.

The following medications may contain aspirin or clopidogrel and should be avoided prior to surgery unless otherwise advised:

Aspirin containing medications

Alka-Seltzer
Asasantin SR
Aspalgin
Aspro Clear Extra Strength
Aspro Preparations
Astrix 100
Astrix tablets
Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength
Cardiprin 100
Cartia
Codiphen
Codis
Codox
Codral Forte
DBL Aspirin
Disprin
Disprin Forte
Ecotrin
Solprin
Veganin

Clopidogrel containing medications

Plavix
Iscover

Concerned about your medications before surgery?

It is important to discuss all medications, including over-the-counter and supplements, prior to your procedure.

👉 Call 02 9565 5514 to speak with our team about your surgery preparation.