 
In order to help you get ready for your surgery,
we have outlined some of the items that are relevant.
NIGHT BEFORE SURGERY
Do...
· if you develop a cold, flu or a chest infection, call you surgeon
· A SIP of water can be taken if medication is required
Do Not...
· PLEASE DO NOT TAKE ORAL MEDICINE on the day of your surgery unless otherwise
instructed by your physician
· DON'T EAT food or drink (not even gum, water or candy) after midnight
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ON THE DAY OF YOUR SURGERY
Before you leave home, remember to bring the following:
· Any medications you take on a daily basis
· Your Ontario Health Card
· Details on your Private Insurance Plan and its coverage
· An interpreter who can speak English, if needed
· If you are to receive physiotherapy after surgery, please bring with
you:
- Comfortable clothing (i.e. a tracksuit)
- Bathrobe
- Walking shoes or runners
· Please ask your family to bring your personal items after your surgery,
once you have been assigned a room. This include:
- Slippers
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Slippers
NOTE: If you are unable to have these items brought later, your
clothes and other belongings will be transferred to your post surgery
unit
Please don't wear
· Make-up
· Nail polish
· Other cosmetics and perfumes
- If you do bring in the above items, you will be asked you sign a release
form.
Please leave at home
· Valuables
· Jewellery
· Credit cards
- If you do bring in the above items, you will be asked you sign a release
form.
· Large amount of cash
- You may bring a small amount of cash for incidentals (i.e. television
rental, newspaper)
· Your car
- You can not drive home after your operation
- You must arrange with a friend or family member to take you home by
taxi or car
- Please get them to call before noon (on the day of your release), to
arrange your discharge
- Please note that you must NOT drive a vehicle or operate machinery for
twenty-four (24) hours after your release
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SAME DAY SURGERY
If you are going home on the same day after your surgery (e.g. Surgical
Day Care), you need to take note of the following:
· You will be observed after your surgery to make sure the initial effects
of anesthesia have worn off. On rare occasions, you may have to be admitted
to the hospital.
· You are advised not to attempt to perform any task that requires skill,
coordination, or judgement for twenty-four (24) hours after your anaesthetic.
· As noted with overnight surgery, please LEAVE YOUR CAR AT HOME. Why?:
- You must NOT drive a vehicle
or operate machinery for twenty-four (24) hours after the surgery. You should arrange to
have a friend or family member take you home by taxi or car after the surgery.
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