# Before and after surgery

## Before surgery

- **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.

## 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

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