Day of Operation

Day of Operation at Toowoomba Surgicentre

Shower or bath at home. You may use deodorant.

Do Not Use:

  • Talcum powder
  • Face creams
  • Make-up
  • Perfumes or after shave

Please ensure you bring your Medicare, and if applicable your Pension, Health Fund or DVA cards

You may wear your wedding ring or other rings which are difficult to remove, but leave all other jewellery and valuables at home

You will change into a hospital gown, so wear comfortable clothing and footwear. Do not wear stockings. You are not required to remove your underwear.

It is important to continue your normal medication, including your eye drops.

Unless instructed otherwise, take all normal medications with a sip of water, regardless of your fasting times.

On Your arrival at the Toowoomba Surgicentre Day Facility

  • If you are fully insured you will be asked to sign a Health Fund Claim Form if you are a health fund member which enables the Toowoomba Surgicentre to claim the hospital costs on your behalf
  • You are only required to pay the cost of the hospital facility fee on the day of the surgery. You will be asked to make any payments for your hospital fees
  • You will receive separate accounts from your surgeon and your anaesthetist which are payable directly to them and NOT the hospital

On the Day of Your Operation at St Vincent’s Hospital

Shower or bath at home. You may use deodorant.
Do Not Use:

  • Talcum powder
  • Face creams
  • Make-up
  • Perfumes or after shave

Please ensure you bring your Medicare, and if applicable your Pension, Health Fund or DVA cards

You may wear your wedding ring or other rings which are difficult to remove, but leave all other jewellery and valuables at home.

You will change into a hospital gown, so wear comfortable clothing and footwear. Do not wear stockings. You are not required to remove your underwear.

It is important to continue your normal medication, including your eye drops.

Unless instructed otherwise, take all normal medications with a sip of water, regardless of your fasting times.

On Your arrival at St Vincent’s Hospital

  • If you are fully insured you will be asked to sign a Health Fund Claim Form if you are a health fund member which enables the St Vincent’s Hospital to claim the hospital costs on your behalf
  • You are only required to pay the cost of the hospital facility fee on the day of the surgery. You will be asked to make any payments for your hospital fees
  • You will receive separate accounts from your surgeon and your anaesthetist which are payable directly to them and NOT the hospital