Do you do Back Surgery?

False Creek Surgical Centre has three neurosurgeons whom are skilled at discectomy and laminectomy surgery. We cannot perform surgery on the upper cervical spine. The cervical spine area includes the neck.

Do you do Gastric Bypass or Lap Banding Surgery?

We do not perform this surgery here at False Creek Surgical Centre because we cannot accommodate the extended stay required following the procedure.

How long is the surgery?
This is dependent on the type of procedure and varies between 1 to 6 hrs.

What type of Anaesthesia is used?

An anaethestist will be present during your surgery. He or she will determine which anaesthesia is most suitable for your surgery. We have capabilities for general anaesthesia, spinal anaesthesia, and local anaesthesia with sedation.

Can I go home on my own?

No. On discharge post-surgically you MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult who may either drive you home or accompany you home in a taxi. Public transportation is not an option.

Do you provide post-nursing care?

Yes, if your surgery requires extensive post-operative care we will help you organize a home care nurse.

Can I eat, drink or smoke before surgery?

No. Most surgical procedures require that you refrain from eating past midnight; light fluids may be taken up to 8 hours before surgery. In terms of smoking, you should not smoke the day of surgery, the best case scenario is to refrain from smoking as long as you can prior to the date of procedure.

When can I get back to work?

Many things lend to the recovery period, type of surgical procedure, length of surgery and patient's health. On average for short surgical procedures 1 to 2 weeks, lengthy procedures may require longer.

When can I go back to gym?

It depends on the procedure, for minor procedures, we usually ask the patients to refrain from exercise for 1 week to 10 days, other surgeries will require up to a month. Please ask your surgeon what is appropriate for you.

Is there swelling?

Yes, usually there is swelling after most surgical procedures, the degree of swelling is dependent upon the type of procedure .