HomeWho works hereWhat to expectNewsContactsFAQ Getting Started Home > What to expect? What To Expect? Our team of professionals is here to care and support you through your surgery. It is normal to be nervous about your surgery. It is our priority to make sure you know what to expect from your procedure, start to finish. Before the Day of Your Surgery At an appointment before your surgery, the doctor or one of his staff will give you a list of information on preparing for your surgery. Procedures may vary, but some main items to remember are: Stop any anti-inflammatory medicine, or medications containing aspirin 5 to 7 days before your surgery. Have someone who can drive you home accompany you to your surgery. Stop smoking at least 24 hours before your surgery (preferably longer). Bring a list with you of your medications, including the dosage, and what time of the day you take them. At around midnight you should stop eating and start only having sips of water as needed. Contact our office for additional instructions if you are taking blood thinners such as Coumadin, Plavix, Ticlid or Lovenox. What to Expect on the Day of Your Surgery Friends and Family Support Recovery and Going Home The Next Few Days after Your Surgery See How We Can Help You Be Pain-Free! Please fill out the form, and someone from The Advanced Spine Surgery Center will get in touch with you soon. Fill the form About the Surgery Center Home Who works here FAQ What to expect News Contacts Getting Started Contacts E-mail: contact@advancedspine.com Phone: 908-557-9420 Fax: 908-557-9438 347 Mount Pleasant Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052. Privacy Policy