Day Surgery

For a morning operation you must not have anything at all to eat or drink after midnight on the night before your operation unless directed otherwise by your anaesthetist or surgeon.

For an afternoon operation you must not have anything at all to eat or drink after 6am on the morning of your operation, unless directed otherwise by your anaesthetist or surgeon. If you wish, you can have a cup of tea or coffee and one slice of toast before 6am but nothing afterwards.

These restrictions include sweets, chewing gum and even water. It is very important you follow the above instructions.

  • Do not smoke for 24 hours before your operation.
  • Please bathe or shower the morning of your operation. Do not wear any nail varnish and if you wish to wear make up, please bring your usual make up remover with you.
  • Wear loose fitting clothes and flat comfortable shoes.
  • Do not wear jewellery, except your marriage ring.
  • If you are a day-only patient, arrange for someone with transport to collect you from the Day Unit after your operation. Public transport is NOT suitable for your homeward journey. If you use a Taxi you MUST still have someone to accompany you.
  • Arrange for someone to stay at home with you for 24 hours after your operation.

For more information please refer to www.allaboutanaesthesia.com.au