Why do I need this surgery?

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What will this surgery do?

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What are the risks and possible complications of this surgery?

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What are my non-surgical options?

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Are there any other surgical options?

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What surgical technique will you use?

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How extensive will this surgery be?

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Where and how big will my incision be?

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Can I see options for the possible results of my surgery?

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Can I see before and after pictures of your previous work?

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How long will the surgery last?

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Is it possible to also have liposuction done during this surgery?

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Should I have this surgery if I am planning on having children in the future?

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How much will this surgery cost?

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What can I expect after my surgery?

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Will I have bandages on my abdomen after this surgery?

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How long will any swelling, tenderness or discomfort last?

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What will my belly area feel like after surgery in the short and long-term?

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What are my options for pain medications after surgery?

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Will I have any tubes or drains put in during surgery and for how long?

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Will I need any special equipment to help support my belly after this surgery?

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Will I have any visible scars?

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How long will I be in the hospital after my surgery?

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How long will it be before I can get back to my normal routine?

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How long will it be until I can drive again?

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How long will it be until I can go back to work?

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What kinds of anesthesia can I have for this procedure?

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Do I need to see an anesthesiologist before my surgery?

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Can you review my medication list with me?

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Will I need to stop or change any of my current medications?

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What tests do I need to do before surgery?

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When should I stop eating and drinking before surgery?

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What time should I arrive for my surgery?

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Can I get directions and contact information for your clinic/hospital?

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Will I need someone to drive me home from the hospital?

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Arrange for personal items you might need during your hospital stay?

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Arrange for someone to take care of responsibilities at home and work?

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Arrange for someone to take you home from the hospital?

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Arrange for someone to stay with you the first night after surgery?

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Call your doctor if you think of other questions?

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Notify your doctor if you get sick within 10 days of your surgery (even minor illnesses like a cold)

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Stop eating and/or drinking as advised by your doctor?

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Stop smoking several weeks before your surgery?

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Do not drink alcohol 24 hours before your surgery?

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Make sure you have the doctor’s contact information?

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Make sure you have directions to the hospital/office for visitors?

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How long will my surgery take?

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How long will it be until I wake up?

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When will my visitors be able to see me?

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Do I need any medication to prevent blood clots?

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Do I need any antibiotics to prevent infections?

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Before your surgery

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How did my procedure go?

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When will we stop the preventative antibiotics started before surgery?

When can we restart my usual prescription medications?

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How are we preventing the formation of blood clots?

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When can I have my drains, tubes, and/or catheters removed?

When can I eat or drink?

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Do I need to do breathing exercises?

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How much longer do you think I need to stay in the hospital?

What needs to happen before I can be discharged?

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How are we going to manage my pain?

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What’s the plan for today (labs, tests, procedures)?

What’s the plan for today (labs, tests, procedures)?

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How does my incision look?

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Were any medications started or changed today?

What can my activity level be today?

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Have we arranged for my prescriptions to be filled?

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Are there any medications that I need to avoid?

How do I take care of my incision?

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When can I take a shower?

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What can my activity level be when I get home?

When do I need to come back for a follow-up appointment?

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When will my staples or sutures be removed?

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How long will I need to wear any abdominal support equipment?

When can I go back to work?

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When can I drive again?

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When can I resume sexual activity?

Post-operative care

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Call your doctor if…

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Post-operative management/instructions

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