10. Diligently follow your surgeon’s instructions before surgery.
At times, patients disregard the surgeon’s pre-operative instructions, thinking that it doesn’t matter that much. It is important to realize that to minimize risks, you need to prepare your body for surgery by obeying the advice of your surgeon. For example, before surgery, you’ll be asked to stop taking medications that can promote bleeding. If you smoke, your surgeon will advise you to stop at least two weeks prior to surgery.