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.