Pre-Operative Surgery Instructions

Prior to surgery, patients will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Quit smoking and attend a smoking cessation course three weeks prior to surgery and eight weeks after surgery.
• Management of diabetes - stable hemoglobin A1C of 7 or less.
• Weight loss - Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35 or less.
• Skin condition – no active skin issues or infection at the surgical sites.

These criteria are associated with better results after any surgery, especially hernia surgery. Because hernias are typically elective procedures, we strive to meet these pre-operative goals with our patients to ultimately achieve the overall best outcome.