Minor And Major Surgery Preparation Tips

Finding out you need to have any type of surgery

,whether it is a simple procedure such as the removal of the appendix or something major such as open-heart surgery,can be very intimidating. In the beginning, the idea of surgery and all that it will entail is difficult to even process, let alone having to think about actually preparing yourself for the surgery. Hopefully you are lucky enough to have friends and family surrounding you that are willing to help and be there for you.

The first step you should take in your preparations is determining how much time you have before the operation. You will also want to determine how long you will be in the hospital after surgery, so you have a better idea as to what to bring with you. It may help to put together a short checklist to keep track of your planning progress, and be sure to include these three pertinent steps.

1. Pack Your Bag for Your Stay-It is a pretty safe bet that if you are having any type of surgery, you will be staying at least one night at the hospital while you are recovering. And you will want to be comfortable during your stay, regardless of how long it is. Be sure to bring comfortable clothing and your favorite personal items. In addition, you may want to bring a book, magazines, or a media player to occupy the hours before and after your surgery.

If you will be staying longer than one night, you may to bring additional items such as work that can be done at the hospital and possibly even a laptop computer. This is why it is important to determine the length of stay prior to packing your bag.

2. Prepare Your Home for Your Return-Depending on what type of surgery you are having, it may be difficult for you to get around after returning home. You should make any necessary adjustments to ensure as much ease of getting around as possible. It is also important to know where anything you may need is located, so you are not on your feet for too long because you cannot find what you need.

If you have a support system helping you prepare for your surgery, you may want to enlist their help in preparing your home. You can also request help after you come home if need be.

3. Use Conferencing to Finalize Details-There will be a number of directions your doctor will likely give you to follow prior to your surgery. Use conferencing to communicate with doctors, family, and specialists a few days before your surgery. A conference call a few days to a week before your surgery can ensure you are following important instructions.

In addition a conference call can clue your family in on any information they may need or want from your doctors. So during your preparations, you should download a free conference calling program online so you have it ready when you need it.

Surgery can be scary, but with the right preparations and a conference call to ensure you are ready can go a long way for making the situation at least a little less intimidating.

by: Andy Court

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