Should I take antibiotics before surgery?

We do not have our patients start any medications until after the surgery. Check with the Dr. you are using to see what they would like you to do.

You should follow the advice of the surgeon who is operating on you.
In generalI I would not advise a fit and healthy individuals to take antibiotics before surgery unless there was a specific indication such as a chest infection. 
Antibiotics can cause harm as well as good. If you take antibiotics when you are otherwise well you encourage the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria on or in your body. This means that should you develop an infection after your surgery it is more likely to be with an antibiotic resistant bacteria and so it may be more difficult to treat.
Antibiotics  can also cause problems such as diarrhoea or thrush which may weaken your body leading up to your surgery.
Most surgeons will give you antibiotics around your surgery usually starting at the beginning of your operation once you are asleep. You should follow their advice for antibiotics.
Best wishes