Bring your tests
Come to the consultation with any laboratory and imaging results you have, a list of your medicines and your allergies.
Share your history
Tell us about previous anaesthesia, surgeries, chronic illnesses and any blood thinners you take.
Follow the instructions
Follow your personal instructions for fasting, medicine adjustments and pre-anaesthetic assessment. Do not stop any medicine on your own.
Arrange transport
Arrange for someone to accompany you and for transport when it is indicated.
Before and after surgery
What to prepare before your operation, what follows after discharge, and the signs that mean you should go to the emergency room.
Before surgery
After surgery
Discharge instructions
Follow the specific instructions for pain relief, diet, moving around and wound care that you receive at discharge.
Back to your activities
Returning to work, exercise and lifting depends on the procedure, how you recover and your occupation.
Check-up and contact
Know the date of your check-up and how to get in touch if anything comes up.
When to go to the emergency room?
- Persistent fever
- Difficulty breathing
- Severe pain that is not controlled
- Heavy bleeding
- Persistent vomiting
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes
- Unable to pass gas, with a swollen abdomen
- Worrying changes in the wound
With severe symptoms, go to the emergency room; do not replace an immediate assessment with messages.
Questions about preparation
How long does recovery from surgery take?
It varies with the operation, other illnesses, what is found during surgery and your usual activities. After laparoscopic surgery many patients return to work in a couple of weeks; more complex disease or open surgery can take longer.
What tests should I bring to the consultation?
If you have them, bring ultrasounds, CT scans, endoscopies, previous lab results, prescriptions and a list of your medicines. There is no need to order new tests on your own.
Does a first consultation mean I will need surgery?
No. The first consultation establishes a working diagnosis and reviews your tests, alternatives, benefits and risks. Surgery is only proposed when it is indicated.
Preparation by procedure
Book a consultation
Tell us what you feel and we will reply with an appointment. For emergencies, call or message on WhatsApp.