Helping You Get Ready For Surgery And Recover Well

A long hospital stay can feel boring, slow, and isolating—but small daily routines and simple activities can make a big difference along with simple activities to make your days go by more quickly.

  Surgery can feel overwhelming, especially for older adults. Whether it’s a minor procedure or something more serious, having someone they trust by their side makes a big difference. If your loved one is getting ready for surgery, here are some simple, caring ways to support them. Before Surgery 1. Go To Appointments With ThemIf […]

Many patients have found these tips helpful for calming their pre-surgery anxiety and nervousness. Let us know in the comments if you have anything to add! Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been through it before, it’s natural to feel some pre-surgery anxiety. Check out our library of free patient resources to help you […]

Every year, over 15 million North Americans undergo some type of surgery[1]. Despite how common it is, 60–80% of patients experience fear or anxiety before their procedure—and that’s completely normal! This post explores common fears about surgery and offers practical ideas to help you manage them, drawing on insights from patients who have been in […]

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 […]

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.

Tips for managing your medications after surgery, including working with your pharmacist and the free printable Medication Tracker.

Things you can do ahead of time to make life easier after you get home from the hospital.

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.

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 […]