How Long Off Clopidogrel Before Surgery?

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I had a stent placed over a previous stent on June 30, 2014. I am scheduled for minor surgery at the end of the first week in July 2015. How long should I be off clopidogrel, to avoid excess bleeding, before the surgery.

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