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After your operation

Prior to Discharge

Illustrated checklist of questions to ask before discharge: whether the operation was successful, its effect on your condition, what to expect at home, recovery time, follow-up appointments, medication, an emergency contact number, and stitch removal.

Find out from your surgeon:

Was the operation as successful?
What effect has the operation had on my condition?
How will I expect to feel when I get home?
How long will it be before I’m back to normal?
What follow-up visits do I need to arrange?
What medications do I need to take, frequency and dose?
What is the contact number if things are not going well?
Do I have stitches that need to be removed?
If yes, who will do that and when?