Assignment #47
December 12th, 2016
Day of Surgery Instructions
Your operation will be under topical/ local anaesthesia.
If there are any changes to your health, you become pregnant, or should you have any questions prior to your operation, please contact our Surgical booking team on (phone number)
If you are unable to attend or are going to be late on the day of surgery, please contact:
• Theatre Reception on (phone number)
Please be mindful that there is limited space in the theatre waiting area, we ask that you only bring one or two relatives or friends with you on the day of surgery.
Preparing for your operation
• You may eat and drink normally.
• Take all your medication as you normally would unless instructed otherwise below by the pre- assessment nurse.
• Remember to bring all your medication with you on the day of your operation.
• Leave any valuables at home.
• Do not wear nail varnish, make up or jewelry, except a wedding ring if you wear one.
• You will remain dressed during surgery, but please wear a button- fastening top such as a shirt or blouse.
• Please wear flat shoes.