- You must fast prior to your procedure — do not eat, drink (even water) or chew anything for at least six hours before your procedure. The hospital will ring you the day before your procedure to confirm your admission time. - If you have a gastric band or sleeve, you will need to have a fluid diet the day before your surgery and fast for at least eight hours on the day of your procedure. - Notify Dr Lim of any medications that you are currently taking. - Do not take any medication that contains aspirin, or any anti-inflammatory or herbal medication for two weeks before your procedure. Aspirin thins the blood, which can result in unnecessary blood loss during your procedure. - Do not smoke for eight weeks before and eight weeks after your procedure. Smoking decreases blood flow to the skin and may delay the healing process. - Do not drink any alcohol for two days before and two days after your procedure as it can interfere with the anaesthetic you will be given on the day. - Vitamin C may help reduce your healing time and is recommended for two weeks before and two weeks after surgery. - Do not wear any nail polish, make-up or jewellery to the hospital and leave any valuables at home. - You will need comfortable, loose clothing, like a tracksuit, to wear home from the hospital. This will prevent pressure on your abdomen, which will still be tender