Is there anything I need to tell the surgeon before surgery?
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The most important thing your doctor needs to know before surgery is what do you want to achieve. Make certain that you tell them what it is you do not like and what you want corrected. Never hesitate to ask questions. Make certain the doctor answers your questions before the day of surgery. Just before surgery is not a good time to ask questions. You may be sleepy and it is unlikely you will remember the answers. The plan for surgery needs to be clear before you come to the operating room. Your surgeon needs to know about your general health and medical history. When you first go to the doctor's office, you may be asked questions about your medical history. Please tell the doctor of any changes, he or she especially needs to know if you have any allergies, especially to antibiotics and pain killers. Telling your doctor about any medicines you regularly take is important, especially heart medicines, blood thinners, insulin, etc. If you have had surgery, your surgeon needs to know when and what operations you have had. It helps the doctor to know if things went well or if you had complications, such as bleeding or anesthetic problems. Finally, tell your doctor about any previous treatment for the problem under treatment now.
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