Day Surgery allows a patient to return home on the same day that a surgical procedure is performed. Our state of the art facilities can eliminate the need for a hospital visit, may reduce recovery time and may reduce amount and duration of medications required.
Our integrative team approach prepares you for your procedure and home recovery. Day Surgery patients often experience faster recovery, less time off work, less disruption of home responsibilities and improvements to both physical and mental quality of life.
Preparing for your surgery day
Please disclose all medications you are currently taking with your advisor and surgeon. You will be given specific instructions about your medications by one of our medical staff..
Eating and drinking Instructions before your surgery
Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your surgery.
The day of your surgery
Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your surgery.
- Shower and wash your hair.
- Remove all jewelry, watches, and body piercing(s) including tongue studs. Do not wear any jewelry to the clinic.
- Remove any make-up, nail polish, false eyelashes, and wigs or hairpieces.
- You cannot drive yourself home. Your surgery will be cancelled if you do not arrange to be driven home by a legal adult after your surgery.
- A legal adult must remain with you overnight the first night after surgery.
After your surgery
Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your surgery.
- Follow all instructions given to you by the medical team at Polycan Health Centre.
- Call PolyCan Health Centre with any questions or concerns after surgery.c.
- Make a follow-up appointment after your surgery if instructed to do so.
- Please call 911 or visit the nearest hospital emergency if you are experiencing life-threatening symptoms.
