Surgical sites will be shaved by the hospital barber before surgery. A bath should be taken before surgery to reduce the risk of skin infection. Special antiseptic solutions, as recommended by your doctor, should be used during the bath. A six-hour fasting period is required before surgery. A simple enema will be administered the evening before surgery. Medication may be given to help the patient sleep comfortably the night before surgery. A sedative may be administered before transport to the operating room. All information regarding pre-operative procedures can be obtained from the cardiovascular surgeon.