Oncology Specialists of Texas 

PRE–OP Appointment for Minor Surgery: 

Please complete pre–operative testing and undergo anesthesia evaluation of hospital one week prior to your surgery. You are responsible for making this appointment. 

Hospital Preadmission Testing Date/Time: 

Lab work, EKG, and chest Xray may be performed at this visit. Please bring a list of all current medications to this appointment. 

Preadmission Testing: P.A.T. Date/Time P.A.T. # 

Please discontinue the following medications 7 days prior to surgery:

• Aspirin, Motrin/Ibuprofen/Advil, Naproxen, Aleve, Anaprox, Meloxicam
• Plavix
• Coumadin/Warfarin
•  Other blood thinners (ie. Xarelto, Eliquis)
• Multivitamin, Vitamin C, E, Fish oil or Turmeric

Failure to discontinue these medications may result in cancellation of your surgery. 

PRE–OP Instructions for Minor Surgery: 

The day before surgery: 

Diet: No restrictions for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Nothing to eat or drink after midnight, 

Items to purchase prior to surgery: 

For constipation prevention 

Colace/ Docusate

MiraLAX Magnesium (with physician approval) 

Probiotics For gas pain relief 

Gas-X / Simethicone 

281-203–5115 

7350 St. Lukes Way, St. 350 The Woodlands, TX 77384