• Skin infections – such as a sore , graze , pimple or eczema , especially around your operation site .
• Burning pain or passing urine more often than usual .
• You are generally unwell - such as diarrhoea , vomiting or high temperature .
For your safety it is important that we know about any of the above prior to your operation . You will receive a phone call from the Surgical Admission Unit two days before your operation day to check whether you are well .
If you do not receive a call and you are unwell please phone the hospital where you are having your operation and ask to speak to someone in the Surgical Admission Unit , Tauranga 07 579 8000
Before coming to hospital
What do I bring to hospital ?
• CPAP ( Continuous Positive Airway Pressure ) - If you currently use CPAP , please bring your machine with you to hospital .
• Medication - Bring in all medication including over the counter and herbal medication . Don ’ t stop any medication unless told to do so by your anaesthetist or surgeon .
• You should leave valuables at home ( eg ; jewellery , bank or credit cards etc .) The Bay of Plenty District Health Board does NOT take responsibility for stolen items .
• You may bring something to read .
• Night clothes , easy to wear day clothes , shoes or slippers , toiletries .
• You may also bring your own pillow which will make your hospital stay more comfortable . Please make sure your pillowcase is not blue or white ( these are hospital colours ).
• Please name your personal belongings .
• Mobile phones may be used on the ward , but please be considerate of other patients .
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