WHAT HAPPENS THE DAY OF SURGERY?

Based on the type of surgery that you are having, you will be given a time to arrive at the surgery center. This is usually 1 to 1-1/2 hours prior to the time of surgery. When you arrive, you will be greeted by a receptionist who will review with you the various forms that you are required to complete, including signing a consent form.

From this point, you will be greeted by a nurse from the recovery room who will take you into the locker room where you will change into a surgical gown. She will then take you into the preoperative holding area where you will be given any pre-surgical medications, and in the event that you are to receive general anesthesia or IV sedation (twilight),  you will meet and talk with your anesthesiologist who will care for you during the surgical procedure. The anesthesiologist will further discuss your case with you and answer any questions that you may have. Only when everything is ready and all of your questions are satisfactorily answered, you will go into the operating room.

A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST ACCOMPANY A PATIENT UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE.

Make sure that you bring your insurance cards, and any other necessary information, as well as eyeglasses, dentures, or hearing aides. A personal storage container will be provided for your dentures.

 WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? 

If at all possible, wear loose fitting clothing that is easy to put on and will fit easily over bulky bandages or surgical dressings. The pre-admissions nurse will discuss this with you over the telephone. 

 When you arrive, you will be assigned a secure locker with a lock in which to place all of your clothes. However, we want to stress the importance of leaving all of your valuables at home. The surgery centre cannot be responsible for the loss of valuables.