Day of Surgery FAQs

It is important that you follow our instructions on eating and drinking prior to the surgery.

For morning lists -

• No food from midnight
• Water or clear apple juice until 05:30

For afternoon lists

• No food from 7am
• Water or clear apple juice until 11:00

Small sips of water can be taken with your regular medications.

When you come to the hospital, the nurse will greet you and ask a few questions before directing you to your room. Please inform the team if you are feeling unwell (i.e. flu-like symptoms, cough, infection), as the surgery may need to be postponed to ensure your safety.

When you arrive at the hospital, you will be fitted with your hospital gown, and prepared for your surgery which may include further blood tests. You meet with the Anaesthetist and your surgeon once more immediately before the surgery to answer any final questions.