​Day of Surgery process:

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• The hospital will call you to confirm your admission time prior to your procedure.

• Fasting for at least 6hrs before surgery – nothing to eat or drink.

• The Anaesthetist will advise you whether to take your regular medications on

       the day of your procedure. Use only a sip of water. You should have ceased all

       blood thinners 1 week ago.

• Shower at home. No Soaps, creams, deodorants, powders etc.

• You do not need to shave the pubic area, as this will be done by nursing staff at the

       hospital, if necessary.

• If you shave regularly, please refrain form shaving the week of the procedure. 

• Please remove any piercings.

• Present to the allocated Hospital Reception (Mater or Friendlies).

• You will be guided to the Day Surgery Lounge.

• Pre-op tests will be completed (Blood pressure, ECG, temperature etc)

• You will change into a theatre gown with disposable underwear.

• You may be waiting at this stage (2-3hrs), so bring some reading material.

• You will be seen by the Anaesthetist. A canula will be inserted into your arm for fluids during theatre.

• Medication to help you relax may also be given. 

• Your valuables will be taken with you to the Ward Post Operatively.

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​Post Surgery:

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• You will spend 1-2 hrs in recovery before you are taken to the Ward.

• Upon arrival, Ward staff will contact your Next of Kin. Please ensure all phone numbers are current.

• You will generally not have anything to eat or drink for 4hrs post-operatively.

• You may have a PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia) for pain control.

• You will have a drip for intravenous fluids.

• You will have an IDC (Indwelling Catheter) in place to drain your urine for the major procedures.

• Dr Swanepoel will see you at the end of his Operation list and during ward rounds.

• Ward staff will monitor your vital signs regularly, then 4th hourly over night.

 

What to bring?:

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• All diagnostic imaging films and reports performed prior to surgery: (CT scans, Chest X-ray, Ultra-sounds). The results of blood tests will automatically be downloaded into our computer system (no need to bring those with you).

• Usual medications.

• Loose fitting nighties.

• Reading material for Pre-op waiting.

• Stable, comfortable footwear i.e slippers.

• Minimal valuables (not in excess of $50).

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Discharge from Hospital:

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• Recovery time is individual and based upon your surgery. Day procedures will need to stay a few hours before discharge. Major procedures usually need 2-4 days as inpatient.

• Follow Doctor`s post surgery instructions as outlined in the Post Surgery section. 

• A supply of pain medication for the next few days will be supplied as indicated.

• A follow up appointment has already been made for 6 weeks. If you are not sure about the date and time please contact Sandra or Ami at the rooms (07 4331 1545) 

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If you have any questions regarding the admission forms please contact the hospital. 

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Friendly Society Private Hospital 

Ph: 07 4331 1000

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Mater Misericordiae Hospital 

Ph: 07 4153 9539

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