Clothing and Personal Items
- Loose, comfortable clothes to wear that are easy to put on after surgery.
- Crutches, walker other mobility aid if you are having hip, knee or foot surgery.
- You are welcome to bring your phone or reading material. You may have some time between your prep and surgery.
- Please remove any jewelry before coming (necklace, earrings, rings, bracelet, watch).
- Contact lenses must be removed before surgery
- A bag for your personal belongings
- A reusable cup
- The Surgi Centre is going green. You may be thirsty post operatively and bringing your own cup will help us reduce waste.
We do not take responsibility for your belongings or valuables. If you choose to bring them into the centre, you are doing so at your own risk.
Documents and Information
Please bring with you, your Health card (OHIP card). If you do not have an OHIP card, please bring another form of government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license, passport, or other provincial health cards).
The name and telephone numbers of the person picking you up after surgery.
Medication
Please bring all your medications in their original bottles. As well as a complete list of medications you are currently taking, including prescription medications, non-prescription medications, vitamins or mineral supplements and herbal remedies.
