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What to Expect with Surgery

The whole surgical process can be difficult to navigate.  We are always here to help.  

WHAT TO EXPECT WITH SURGERY

OFFICE VISIT

  • Understanding your medical history

  • Imaging such as CT scan or ultrasound

  • Lab Studies

Doctor's Clinic
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SURGERY

  • Transition from the preop area to the OR

  • Monitors and IVs connected

  • Positioning on the bed

  • Anesthesiologist will administer medications to let you fall asleep

Surgeons
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Preparing for Surgery

  • Follow the instructions given to prepare

  • Take appropriate preps

  • Take medications as directed

  • Blood thinners should be held as directed

  • Stay as active as possible in the time leading up to your surgery

  • Stop smoking

Surgical Lights
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Post Operative Care

  • Inpatient or Outpatient

  • Managing drains or tubes

  • Dressings and your incision

  • Activity

  • Diet

  • Medications for pain

Doctor's visit in the hospital room
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Endoscopy and Bowel Procedure

Colonoscopy

Patient Info

Bowel Prep Instructions

Suprep

Bowel Prep Instructions

Miralax

Miralax
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