Preparing for Surgery

What do I do in the lead up to surgery?

  • Ensure you have filled in and present the admission booklet to the hospital where you will be undergoing surgery, or that you have filled in the online admission via the hospital website at least 2 weeks prior to surgery. If you do an online admission you must take the consent form (in the booklet) with you on the day of surgery to the hospital.

  • Ensure you have paid all pre-payments; surgeon, anaesthetist and assistant (if applicable)

  • If your anaesthetist is Dr Eggleton you will need to have made an appointment to see him prior to surgery on (02) 4935 9300

  • Attend dietitian appointment/s pre-surgery

  • Complete Optifast or VLED diet (if applicable)

  • Cease any medications you have been instructed to stop at our or the anaesthetist appointment (if any), if you are unsure, please call the nurse on (02) 4947 8177

  • Pack your hospital bag 

How do I find details about the day of surgery?

The hospital will phone you the working day prior to your surgery and inform you of what time to be at the hospital, when to start fasting (stop eating or drinking) and any other special instructions.

Should I stop my medications prior to surgery?

Please call our nurse on (02) 4947 8177 to discuss your medications.