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Frequently
Asked Questions About Having Surgery |
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 When
you are told that you need to prepare for
surgery, it can be a very stressful and
worrisome time. You know you need to
ask your doctor questions but you're not
quite sure what questions to ask. Some
questions you'll want to consider are:
- How do I best
prepare for surgery?
- Are there different
types of anesthesia?
- What kind of
anesthesia will be used
for my surgery?
- And how long will it
take for me to recover?
The nature of surgery is made different
by the type of surgery you will have and the
steps to prepare for surgery will be unique
to that surgery. There are however,
basic questions that will apply to most
surgeries and I have listed some of those
basic questions here. To make your
preparation and recovery as easy as
possible, talk with your doctor to get as
many details as you possibly can about your
surgery or you can simply download Your
Guide to Less Stressful Surgery.
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Q. Is my surgery to be preformed as
an inpatient or outpatient? |
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A. As an outpatient -
you will return home shortly after the
procedure is completed. Often
ambulatory or same-day surgeries as they are
also known, are preformed right in the
doctor's office, surgical center or clinic.
If your doctor states that your surgery will
be preformed as an inpatient - then your
surgery will take place at the hospital and
you will stay at least a few days or even a
few weeks after the procedure. |
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Q. I smoke. Will that affect
my surgery? |
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A. As an ex-smoker - I
can tell you that I understand how hard it
is to quit smoking but it is important for
you to stop smoking before your surgery.
If you can, it is best to quit at least two
weeks before your procedure. When
given anesthesia, the normal functions of
your lungs change so quitting is very
important to your healing. According to
the American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists if you quit smoking before
surgery:
- Your lungs will be in better shape
before the operation
- You will adjust to the anesthesia
better
- Your lungs will be able to resume
their normal functions with less effort
after surgery
- You won't cough as much
- The risk of infection is less
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Q. Should I take my prescribed
medications or over-the-counter medicines
before or after my surgery? |
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A. Ask your doctor
about specific instructions regarding your
medications. Some of your medicines
may conflict with other medication that are
necessary during surgery while others may
conflict with medicines that your doctor
prescribes. |
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Q. Should I take vitamins or iron
supplements before surgery? |
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A. Check with your
doctor to see if a special diet is required
before or after your surgery or if taking
special supplements is a good idea.
Eating a healthy diet and taking a multiple
vitamin daily is one of the best ways to
maintain a healthy body always remember to
tell the doctor what you are taking... even
vitamins. |
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| Q. Should I give my own
blood to use during my surgery? |
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think this is a great idea to do if there is
time. Ask your doctor if you will be
requiring a blood transfusion during your
surgery and if so what steps are necessary
to donate your own blood. |
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| Q. Can I eat before
my surgery? |
| A. It is
best that you don't eat or drink at least 6
to 8 hours before your surgery. If you
are diabetic ask your doctor about special
eating instructions before surgery. |
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| Q. What forms will
I need to fill out before my surgery? |
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Before your surgery is all said and done -
you will have filled out a number of forms
that include your insurance information (if
applicable), how you will pay for the
surgery (if you don't have insurance) and an
informed consent form. |
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therapy" and are to be used in conjunction
with your current mode of medical
treatments. |
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