Before you undergo bariatric surgery, your surgeon will give detailed instructions specific to your needs, however, the following are some of the generic instructions which are followed pre-surgery.

1. No food or liquids (water) after 10pm from the previous night.
2. If you are not sure of bowel movement on the day of surgery you may have 2 tablets Dulcolax on the previous night.
3. If you are anxious you can have 5 mg Valium at bedtime.
4. If you are on medication for high BP you can have the tablet with just 1 sip of water early on the surgery day.
5. Have a bath at home; clean the abdomen well.
6. Be sure to carry along all the test reports, prescriptions & incentive spirometer.
7. Do not forget to carry 2 pairs of loose, washed clothes (kurta, lungi/pyjamas or nightie etc) in case the hospital clothes do not fit you well.
8. An adult companion should be present for signing consent form & logistical reasons etc