PRACTICAL TIPS and resources YOU NEED!
Helping you get ready for surgery and recover well
Hearing "you need surgery" doesn't have to be scary
It can be less overwhelming when you know what to expect, how to get ready, and how to recover well.
I created this website based on my experience as a patient. The goal is to make it easy for adult patients and their caregivers to access free tools, information, and resources about surgery.
Topics focus on surgery in general rather than specific types of operations. We also don't talk about financial matters or insurance because they vary so much geographically.
In addition to the articles, check out the library of free, downloadable resources featuring topics like questions to ask your surgeon and what to pack if you will be staying in hospital. All content is informed by the experiences of other surgery patients who've been there,
PRACTICAL TIPS AND RESOURCES YOU NEED!
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When we think about recovering from surgery, we often focus on physical healing—stitches, scars, regaining strength, and getting back to normal. However, there’s another aspect that’s often overlooked, and that’s the emotional roller coaster that many people experience afterward. Post-surgery depression and sadness can be a surprising and difficult part of recovery. It’s not just […]
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The top 10 things patients say they wish they’d known before their surgery. You can still use these tips even if your operation was an unplanned emergency.
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Tips for managing your medications after surgery, including working with your pharmacist and the free printable Medication Tracker.
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Things you can do ahead of time to make life easier after you get home from the hospital.
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Learn about your rights as a patient. This post tells you how to get help in the hospital if you need it and who to talk to about issues or concerns.
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I knew a day would come when I would need surgery. I live with a digestive disease and delayed having necessary abdominal surgery for as long as I could. I felt anxious and afraid – even terrified – every time I thought about it. When my health started to seriously decline, I couldn’t put the […]
