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The morning of surgery

  • If you were given instructions by your health care provider to take medicines the morning of your surgery, take them as directed with a small sip of water.
  • Put on clean, comfortable clothes to wear to the hospital.
  • Arrive at the hospital at least 2 hours before your surgery. Allow extra time for walking, bad weather and traffic.

IMPORTANT: Do not take a bath or shower the morning of your surgery.

Source: Allina Health's Patient Education Department, Hip Replacement, eighth edition, ortho-ah-90139
First Published: 10/01/2000
Last Reviewed: 02/12/2025