Patient Health Information

Please note that the following information is useful as a general guide only. In no way should it be used as a substitute for medical visits and physician instructions.

Pre & Post Operative Instructions
These Pre & Post Operative Instructions are applied to most of the above procedures. Most people are now admitted to the hospital on the same day of their surgery. However, depending on the type of surgery you may require prior admission to the hospital one or two days before your surgery.

Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic
The reason you come to the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic is to help you get ready for surgery. We want to make your surgery as comfortable, easy and safe as possible.

• Very Important:
  • Do not take any asprine or asprine containing products for a period of at least 10 days prior to the date of your surgery.
  • If you become ill close to your surgery date, eg. cold, flu, etc - contact your doctor as soon as possible.
• You must report to the Concordia Hospital Admitting Office at least 2 hours before your scheduled surgery time.

These basic instructions are written to help you understand before and after sugery routines. A nurse will discuss your specific surgery with you, and you will be asked to sign a consent form.

1. The Day Before Surgery
2. The Day of Surgery
3. Following Surgery