31 Oct 2001 The most common preoperative tests are blood and urine tests, but a chest x-ray Patient information about hernia repair surgery preop care. Before Hernia Surgery. The week before surgery. If you regularly use blood thinners or aspirin, you should talk to your family doctor (primary care physician, Learn more about hernia repair options and contact a qualified surgeon today. A few days before surgery, your surgeon may order a pre-op exam consisting of Groin hernia repair surgery and gallbladder surgery are offered by Dr. Robert Gandy in Randwick, Click here to learn about pre-op and post-op instructions. Be sure that you complete all tests and any recommended consultations well in advance of surgery. Eat normally on the night before surgery but take no alcohol after 8PM and nothing to eat or drink after 12 midnight except prescription medications. Call us if you have any questions about the upcoming surgery. Preoperative and Postoperative Care Instructions. Inguinal/Ventral Hernia Repair Post-Op Instructions. • Take medications as prescribed by your physician. In open surgery, the doctor makes one cut near the hernia. Doctors advise that everyone prepare these papers before any type of surgery or procedure. Hernia surgery preparations, checklist and guidelines. from surgery, you will need to see your primary care provider for a pre-operation physical. PhysicalsAfter surgery care for inguinal hernia surgery can be challenging to both you and your family. If you have gauze on the incisions, take it off before showering. Before your surgery, you will be seen by the physician and the Pre-Operative Medication Instructions.