If you’re having surgery at Burnaby Hospital and have been told you need a responsible adult to accompany you home afterward, you may be wondering how you’re going to make that happen.
Let’s face it – not everyone has a family member, friend, or neighbour available during the day. Maybe your loved ones have to work or you simply don’t want to inconvenience anyone by asking for a favour.
Thankfully, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Miss Happy Helper provides professional surgery accompaniment throughout Metro Vancouver and can meet you at Burnaby Hospital, ready to accompany you home safely once you’re discharged.
Wondering what’s included? Learn more here: Day Surgery Support.
Why Isn’t a Taxi or Uber Enough?
The answer comes down to patient safety.
Following many surgical procedures, anesthesia or sedation can temporarily affect your coordination, reaction time, balance, judgment, and memory. Although you may feel alert enough to go home, those medications can remain in your system for several hours.
Not only that, but you’ll likely feel less anxious knowing someone is there for you, for overall support, and just in case you feel nauseous or disoriented.
Having a Reliable Plan Matters
Discharge times aren’t always predictable. Your procedure may finish earlier than expected or take longer than planned, and that’s completely normal.
Knowing someone is prepared to meet you when you’re discharged removes a great deal of uncertainty. Instead of worrying about arranging transportation at the last minute, you can concentrate on your appointment knowing your ride home has already been organized.
About Burnaby Hospital
Burnaby Hospital is one of the busiest community hospitals in the Fraser Health region, providing care to residents of Burnaby and surrounding communities. It offers a wide range of medical services, including day surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency care, and specialized outpatient clinics.
Patients visit Burnaby Hospital every day for procedures involving general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, urology, gynecology, endoscopy, and other surgical specialties. Many of these procedures allow patients to return home the very same day.
Burnaby Hospital is also undergoing a significant redevelopment that will expand and modernize healthcare services for the growing community. The project represents a major investment in the future of healthcare in Burnaby and will enhance the hospital’s ability to care for patients for many years to come.
Whether you live in Burnaby or are travelling from another community for your procedure, arranging someone to accompany you home before surgery day can help make your discharge much smoother.
Don’t Leave Your Ride Home Until the Last Minute
Once your procedure has been booked, it’s worth making your discharge arrangements as soon as possible. Leaving it until the day before surgery can create unnecessary stress and limit your options.
If you’re looking for a ride home after surgery at Burnaby Hospital, contact Miss Happy Helper for a quote. You’ll be in good hands.