Day of the procedure
Important Information
Fasting Instructions
- If your procedure is before midday, do not consume any food or fluid from midnight the day of your procedure
- If your procedure is after midday, please do not consume any food from midnight the day of your procedure. You may have clear fluids until 9AM – after this please DO NOT consume any more fluids.
You will be requested to arrive at a specified time. Wear comfortable clothing.
Please bring the following:
- Medicare card
- Private health fund
- Pension card, Veterans Affairs details (if applicable)
- Contact name and telephone number of the person taking you home
The procedure will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Please plan to be at the hospital for two to three hours. On arrival, you will meet the nursing staff and your Anaesthetist.