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What
kinds of tests will I need before surgery? |
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Will
I need to donate blood before surgery? |
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Are
there any medicines I need to take before surgery? |
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Are
there medications I need to stop taking before surgery? |
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How
long will I be in the hospital? |
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What
should I bring to the hospital? |
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When
should I arrive at the hospital for my surgery? |
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Can
my family stay with me during this time? |
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Will
anyone contact me before surgery to discuss any concerns
I may have? |
| DAY
OF SURGERY |
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What
type of anesthesia will I have? |
|
How
long will the surgery take? |
|
Will
the surgeon see my family immediately after surgery
is completed? |
| AFTER
SURGERY |
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What
will my hospital stay be like? |
|
Will
I see my doctor regularly while in the hospital? |
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When
will I be ready for discharge? |
|
How
will I know whether to go home or to another facility
for further rehab? |
| DISCHARGE
DAY: RECOVERY |
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What
can I expect the first few days after discharge? |
|
Do
I need someone to stay full-time with me when I go home? |
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When
can I go up and down stairs? |
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Will
I need pain medicine after I'm discharged from the hospital?
|
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How
long will I need to use my walker or crutches? |
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When
can I go outside? |
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When
can I drive? |
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When
will I be able to return to work? |
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When
will I be able to participate in sports activities? |
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When
will I be able to have sexual intercourse after my surgery? |
