Day of Your Operation
If you were told to take medication, take it with a small sip of water.
Arrive 2 hours before your scheduled operation time.
- Ontario Health Card (OHIP card).
- Toiletries such as toothbrush, toothpaste, brush, razor and soap.
- A robe, socks and shoes or slippers with non-slip, rubber soles.
- Hearing aids, dentures and glasses in their protective cases, labelled with your name and phone number.
When you arrive at the
Surgical Admission Unit:
- A team of surgical nurses will help you get ready for your operation.
- You will change into a hospital gown.
- An intravenous (IV) will be started in your arm. The IV is used to give you fluids and medication during and after the operation.
- You will wait in an area called the Holding Area.
- When it is time for your operation, you will go to the operating room.
Yes. We do our best to do your surgery at the scheduled time, but we may need to reschedule your surgery if other emergencies come up. If this happens, we will tell you as soon as possible.
The surgical waiting room is on the 3rd floor in the Peter Munk Building. Take the Munk elevators to the 3rd floor. Your family should introduce themselves to the volunteers there.
Your surgeon will speak to your family when the operation is done. If your family will not be in the waiting room, tell your surgeon’s office where they can be reached.
