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PRIOR TO YOUR VISIT
Questions
to ask your surgeon
Patients
often have many questions specific to the type of surgery they
are having. There are many types of surgical procedures and
each surgeon's instructions may vary somewhat.
You
may find this list of questions helpful when you speak with
your surgeon prior to your day of surgery. It will help you
plan for your post-operative recovery.
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Is there anything special that I can do to best prepare myself
for surgery?
• Will I have an incision?
• Will I have a dressing, a drain or a cast?
• How do I care for the dressing, drain or cast?
• When can I bathe, shower or wash my hair?
• How will I feel the day of surgery and the days/weeks
following surgery?
• How much discomfort should I expect and how will it be
controlled?
• What do I, or my family need to know to care for myself
after surgery?
• Will I need special equipment such as a sling, garment,
crutches, cane or walker?
• Is there a special diet which I need to follow either
before or after my surgery?
• How will my activity be limited after my surgery and
for how long?
• When will I be able to drive?
• When may I resume sexual relations?
• When can I return to work? Be sure to inform your surgeon
of the physical requirements of your job, for example, lifting
or prolonged standing.
• When will I find out the results or outcome of my surgery?
• When will I need to return for a follow up visit?
PREPARING
FOR THE DAY OF SURGERY
DAY
OF SURGERY
ANESTHESIA
AFTER
SURGERY
MANAGING
YOUR DISCOMFORT
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
INFORMATION
FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
PATIENTS
RIGHT AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ADVANCE
DIRECTIVES
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