- List of medication, allergies and medical conditions
- Normal medication in the morning of the operation as per advice
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Personal belongings (e.g. wear comfortable clothes, dressing gown, slippers, tooth brush, shaver etc.)
- No valuables, take a small amount of money (incl. car parking fees)
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For day cases: You need somebody to pick you up and to stay with you overnight (Do not drive or go home unaccompanied)
- Fasting: No solid food 6 hours before the operation, clear drinks up to 2 hours before the operation. Avoid chewing gum.
- Do not smoke for at least 24 hours before and after the operation
- Do not wear make-up, cream, lotion, nail varnish, jewellery before admission to the hospital
- Bring containers for glasses, jewellery, contact lenses, artificial teeth, hearing aids
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Ensure that you have a supply of Paracetamol and Ibuprofen at home to manage pain after the operation
