My operation
Everything you need to know to arrive calm and prepared for your intervention

Practical and detailed information to properly prepare yourself before an operation. This section answers the most common questions and helps you know what to do, bring and consider before and during your time in the operating room.

Bring all the tests related to the operation: x-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, etc.
Bring the results of the preoperative tests, which will be reviewed by the anesthesia team.
We will call you a few days before to confirm your check-in time.
Fast for 8 hours before the operation (do not eat or drink anything).
If you take medication daily, check beforehand if you have to take it on the same day.
In some cases, you will be asked to wear postoperative footwear or crutches.
If you have health insurance, bring your health insurance card.

If you have to spend one or more nights hospitalized, bring a personal hygiene kit and comfortable clothes or pajamas.