Suite 3/44-46 Oxford St, Epping NSW 2121

(02) 9122 7973

Day of Surgery

Doctors’ Orders

Please follow any pre-admission instructions given by your doctor.

Medication

  • Take your regular medication on the day of your procedure with a small sip of water, unless otherwise instructed.
  • If taking fluid tablets (diuretics), do not take these on the morning of your procedure.
  • If you are a diabetic and your procedure is in the morning, have a late supper and do not take insulin or diabetic tablets on the day of the surgery. If the procedure is in the afternoon, take
    half your normal dose of morning insulin, omit diabetic tablets and have an early breakfast, then follow the general fasting rules. Bring your insulin and/ or your diabetic medications with
    you to the facility.
  • For patients taking Diamox tablets – please follow your doctor’s instructions.
  • If you are an asthmatic and use puffers, bring them with you to the facility.

IF IT IS POSSIBLE THAT YOU MIGHT BE PREGNANT, NOTIFY THE RADIOGRAPHER, NURSE OR PHYSICIAN BEFORE YOUR X-RAY EXAMINATION.

What to Wear

  • Loose and comfortable clothing, preferably shirts/tops that open at the front for chest access (cardiac monitoring) and short sleeves.
  • You will be required to change into a theatre gown.
  • Shower and wash your hair the day of or before your procedure.
  • Please do not wear make-up or nail polish.
  • Leave all valuables and jewellery at home – you may wear your wedding ring.

Parking and Collection

  • Pick up and drop off parking is available in our facility car park.
  • Street parking is available in the surrounding area.
  • A wheelchair is available at all times.
  • For your convenience a business card sized map showing the location of the facility, address, contact details, admission date/time and approximate pick up time is provided within this admission package to give to your relative/carer to facilitate your drop off and collection.

Patients’ Relatives, Friends and Carers

If accompanying a patient to the facility you may wait in our comfortable lounge, which offers refreshments, relaxing music, television and reading material, including the daily newspapers. Shopping in the area has become a popular way for relatives and carers to entertain themselves whilst waiting for the patient to be discharged. Or alternatively, we will ring when the patient is ready to go home.

What to Bring

  • Any relevant forms that you may still have for the Sydney Pain Day Surgery.
  • Your fund card will only be required if you have not supplied your fund details.
  • Results of any relevant tests completed prior to admission.

What to expect

  • Our friendly receptionist will finalise your admission and account and any other necessary details, on arrival.
  • Our nursing staff will welcome you into the facility where you can relax on a comfortable reclining chair and listen to background music.
  • Observations and a medical history will be taken by our nursing staff.
  • Your privacy and confidentiality is retained and respected at all times.