Current medications...

[honeybunz 139]

Are you supposed to bring current medications to the hospital? I plan to but just wondering what others were told to do. Also, when you go for your 1 week post op does your doctor do bloodwork to adjust your medications or will I go to my regular doctor for that. I actually see a specialist (endocrinologist) instead of a regular doc. I have an appt 3 days after my surgery that I was going to reschedule but I'm wondering if I should keep it or try to move it about a week later. Any thoughts?

[Beth Pets 36]

Hi, I am in the exact same boat and my Endo is taking me off of some piils 2 day before, some the day before and he cut my insulin (I take a very small amount) in half before surgery. I was told to bring a detailed list of the medications I take as the hospital will provide any drugs I need while I am there. I am guessing that most folks going out of the country need to take their meds with them.

I have an appointment with my PCP 10 days after I am scheduled to come home and he can help adjust my meds if necessary. Since I check my own blood sugar I can easily adjust my insulin or even eliminate it (I sure do wish).

I hope this helps you decide how to deal with your meds.

[honeybunz 139]

Thank you! Yeah, I'm thing I should go ahead and reschedule for a week or so out of post op. Thanks for your reply and good luck with your surgery!