What questions should I ask my surgeon after surgery?

What questions should I ask my surgeon after surgery?

Questions to Ask your Doctor AFTER Surgery

• What possible side effects should I look for after treatment?
• What are the signs of infection?
• What do I do about constipation?
• What kind of timeframe am I looking at for recovery?
• Is it possible to completely recover from treatment of a Brain aneurysm/AVM/Stroke?

What should I ask a surgeon?

Questions to Ask Before Surgery

• What is the operation being recommended?
• Why is the procedure needed?
• What are my alternatives to this procedure?
• What are the benefits of the surgery and how long will they last?
• What are the risks and possible complications of having the operation?

What should I ask my post op patient?

7 Important Questions to Ask After Surgery

• What’s The Timeline For My Recovery?
• Will I Need to Return For Follow-Up Appointments?
• Were There Any Complications?
• Will There Be Side Effects?
• What Do I Need to Know About Post-Op Care and Medications?
• Will I Need Rehabilitation?

Can I be forced to have a medical procedure?

A doctor can’t force anything on a patient who is competent to make medical decisions and refuses care.

How do I know if I should have surgery?

4 Ways to Decide if it’s Time to Get Surgery

1. It may be time to get surgery if…you’ve tried to manage the pain through non-surgical methods without success.
2. It may be time to get surgery if…your pain or condition is getting worse.
3. It may be time to get surgery if…your quality of life is declining.

What should I ask my surgeon?

How do you ask someone after surgery?

Questions to Ask Your Surgeon:

1. What’s The Timeline For My Recovery?
2. Will I Need to Return For Follow-Up Appointments?
3. Were There Any Complications?
4. Will There Be Side Effects?
5. What Do I Need to Know About Post-Op Care and Medications?
6. Will I Need Rehabilitation?