DAY OF YOUR
SURGERY
Your surgery day is designed to be straightforward and well‑supported.
This page gives you a quick overview of what will happen when you arrive at Grace Hospital, so you know exactly what to expect.
Arrival & Check-In
Arrive at Grace Hospital at the time provided in your admission instructions.
Check in at Grace Hospital reception and you’ll be guided to the pre-operative area.
A nurse will confirm your details and help you get settled and changed into a hospital gown.
Meeting Your Surgical Team
You’ll meet your anaesthetist and surgeon before the procedure.
They’ll review your consent form and answer any final questions.
Anaesthesia options will be confirmed.
In the Operating Theatre
You’ll be taken to theatre once everything is ready.
The procedure typically takes 1–2 hours.
You’ll be closely monitored throughout by the surgical and anaesthesia teams.
Recovery Room
After surgery, you’ll wake up in the recovery area.
Nurses will monitor your vital signs and manage your comfort.
Once stable, you’ll be transferred to the ward to begin recovery.
Support Person Information
Your support person may wait in the designated area, usually your room in the ward.
Staff will provide updates after surgery and let them know when you’re ready to be seen.
Please ensure they bring any essentials you may need post-op.