Surgery Questions

Questions to ask before surgery:

1. What is the surgery and why is it necessary?
2. Can you explain the surgery in simple terms?
3. How long will the operation last?
4. How long is the recovery period?
5. How will surgery improve my chances of being cured?
6. How many similar operations have you performed?
7. What are the risks with this operation?
8. Will the surgery cause disfigurement?
9. Do the benefits outweigh the risks?
10. How long will I be in the hospital?
11. What are possible effects after surgery?
12. Will I have to have drains, catheters, intravenous lines, blood transfusions?
13. Can the surgery be done on an outpatient basis?
14. Is the surgery covered by my insurance?
15. How quickly does the operation need to take place?
16. What will happen if I don’t have the surgery?

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