You will report to the Same Day Surgery ward, located on the second floor, Ward 2B.
You will be greeted by one of the nursing staff, and checked in. A nurse will review your history and answer any questions you might have. You will then have your arm band placed for identification purposes and change into a gown. During this time all valuables should be given to a family member. You will remain here until it is time for you to report to the surgical holding area.
Remember: If you are on CPAP you must bring your machine with you for use during your time in the hospital.
You will then report to the surgical holding area where you will again be checked in and the nurse will review your history. You will have an intravenous catheter (IV) inserted. You will be given antibiotics (to prevent infection) and Heparin (to prevent blood clots). These may be given after you are under anesthesia. You will be visited by the Anesthesiologist and Surgeon and any remaining questions will be answered.
When you go to the surgical suite, your family will be taken to the waiting room located outside surgery. There are restrooms, phones and a television available. Immediately after your operation, your surgeon will come to the waiting room to talk with your family or significant others. During surgery, a nurse will keep your family informed of progress.
Once in the surgical suite, Anesthesia will put you to sleep, and then intubate you (place the breathing tube). General anesthesia will be used. Your pre-operative antibiotics and Heparin may be given now. You will then be prepped, draped, and then your surgery will begin.
