Preparing for surgery
For most types of surgeries, you will first meet with a nurse in the pre operation clinic. With your cooperation, she will prepare an assessment of your health condition, carry out certain tests and provide you with information regarding your surgical procedure.
Several days prior to your surgery, the reception services will call you to confirm the date and time of your surgery.
Day surgery
The day before your surgery
Prepare an overnight bag that contains:
- Your health insurance card and hospital card;
- A list of your medication including over the counter medication and natural products;
- A bathrobe and slippers;
- Clothing appropriate to your type of surgery and easy to put on;
- Protective cases for your dentures, glasses or contact lenses;
- Do not bring jewellery or valuable items.
The day of your surgery
The receptionist at day surgery will greet you and direct you to a nurse who will complete the operation preparations and your medical file. Inform the nurse of any conditions or changes related to your health status.
Hospital departure
You can leave the hospital on the same day as your surgery as soon as your condition becomes stable. The nurse will provide you with instructions according to your health status and your surgery.
If your health status requires it, contact with the home support team from the CLSC will be made to ensure that you receive all the necessary care and services.
Surgery with hospitalisation
The day before your surgery
Prepare an overnight bag that contains:
- Your health insurance card and hospital card;
- A list of your medication including over the counter medication and natural products;
- Pyjamas, a bathrobe and slippers;
- Clothing appropriate to your type of surgery and easy to put on;
- Comfortable underwear;
- Protective cases for your dentures, glasses or contact lenses;
- Your toiletries (toothbrush, tooth paste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, razor, comb or brush);
- Sanitary napkins;
- Do not bring jewellery or valuable items.
The day of your surgery
Arrive at the hospital on an empty stomach and at the designated time, accompanied by a family member or loved one, and proceed to the appointment centre situated on the ground floor of the hospital. You will then be directed to the surgery department.
Upon your arrival at the surgery department, inform the nurse of any conditions related to your health status.
Hospital departure
You can leave the hospital as soon as your condition permits and your release has been signed.
If your health status requires it, contact with the home support team from the CLSC will be made to ensure that you receive all the necessary care and services.