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Everything you need to know before surgery
No jargon. No panic. Just prepped.
Free tools and clear answers for the questions everyone asks the night before a procedure — reviewed by an anesthesiologist.
Two preps, one team
Most “before surgery” sites stop at the operating-room door. We cover before and after.
Before Prep for surgery Fasting, medicines, what to expect
During Surgery You’re in good hands
After Prep for recovery Pain plan, milestones, red flags Before-surgery guides
Pre-Surgery Readiness Score Big picture One checklist for everything — get a score and a to-do list of what's left. I Accidentally Ate or Drank Before Surgery Most urgent Panic checker: is it OK, or do you need to call your team? Medications Before Surgery (A–Z) Most read Aspirin, blood thinners, metformin, Ozempic and more. Coffee & Water Before Surgery What you can drink, and how many hours before. Can I Chew Gum, Brush Teeth, or Smoke? Quick yes/no answers to the small worries. Diabetes Medicines (OHA) Checker Metformin, sulfonylureas, SGLT2, GLP-1 — take or hold each one. Night-Before Surgery Checklist Printable Tick off everything for tonight & the morning of — saved on your device. Anesthesia Myths vs Facts Myth-busting Will I wake up? Feel pain? An anesthesiologist debunks the big fears. Child Fasting Planner For parents The 6-4-2 rule as exact last-feed times — for surgery with kids. Why You Can’t Eat Before Surgery The simple reason behind the fasting rule. Types of Anesthesia Explained General, sedation, spinal and local — the differences. Surgery Day Checklist What to wear, what to bring, what to leave home.