The day of your operation
- This maybe a day case procedure i.e. admission and discharge on the same day.
- You will come into hospital on the day of your operation.
- Please leave body piercings at home. Acrylic nails and nail polish will also need to be removed.
- If you are on regular medication, you will be told to take this if necessary.
- You will be asked to put on a gown and disposable underwear.
- A bracelet with your personal details will be attached to your wrist.
- You may be prescribed some medication to take before your operation by the anaesthetist. A member of the nursing staff will give this to you.
- A nurse and porters will take you to the operating theatre.
- Your dentures, glasses or hearing aid can stay with you on your journey to the operating theatre.
- When you arrive in the waiting area, a theatre nurse will check your details with you. You will then be asked to put on a disposable hat. The ward nurse will then leave you and you will then be taken to the anaesthetic room.
