SURGICAL PATIENTS
Pre-Admission Program
The Pre-Admission Program prepares you for your operation.  A Pre-Admission clerk will call you two to four weeks before your operation to book an appointment that may include individualized teaching and lab tests, and/or consulations that need to be done before your operation takes place.

The location of Pre-Admission Services is in the basement of the Medical Mall building that is attached to the main hospital (take the elevator to "Lab" in the basement). The entrance to this building is directly across from the Visitor’s parking garage. The phone number for Pre-Admission Services is 416.431.8176.

When you receive your Pre-Admission Package please make sure that you read it completely and fill out all forms before arriving at Pre-Admission Services.

You will need to bring to your Pre-Admission Appointment:

• All medication that you are taking, in their original containers
• The envelope containing all the papers your doctor has given you
• Your Ontario Health Card
• An early morning urine sample, if requested by your surgeon
• Your insurance card, if you are covered

Surgery Preparation
The Day Of Your Operation:

• Do not eat or drink anything or smoke after midnight on the evening before your operation.
• Take a shower or bath before coming to the Hospital.  Remove your nail polish.  Do not wear makeup.
• If you develop a cold or become ill, call your surgeon as soon as possible.  Your operation may need to be rescheduled.

When You Arrive At The Hospital:

Go to Patient Registration in the West Wing. Show your Ontario Health Card to the Registration clerk. If you have insurance for semi-private or private coversage,or a Worker’s Compensation Claim Number, show that also.

After Your Operation
Day Patients
If you are going home on the same day:

• You will receive insructions to follow at home to help in your recovery.  Please follow these instructions carefully.
• You cannot drive yourself home after surgery.  You must arrange for transportation.
• You must have someone stay with you overnight after your operation.
• Overnight Patients

If you are staying overnight:

• A relative/friend may call on the day of surgery to obtain a condition report.
• You will be taken to your assigned room from the Recovery Room
• Please tell your family and friends that latex baloons are not allowed.